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LiveLink for MATLAB

by COMSOL · Since 1986
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ActiveAvailable globallyOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorCOMSOL
Year launched1986
StatusActive
Location100 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
Integrations9+
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About LiveLink for MATLAB

An integration tool that connects COMSOL Multiphysics simulations with the MATLAB programming environment.

LiveLink™ for MATLAB® is an add-on product for COMSOL Multiphysics® that provides a seamless, bidirectional interface with the MATLAB® programming environment. It is designed for engineers and scientists who want to combine the multiphysics simulation capabilities of COMSOL with the extensive programming, scripting, and data analysis tools of MATLAB. Users can control every aspect of their COMSOL model from MATLAB, including setup, solving, and postprocessing. This allows for advanced automation, custom analysis, and integration into larger workflows that utilize MATLAB toolboxes. The product does not have its own pricing published, as it is an add-on to the main COMSOL Multiphysics suite, which typically requires a quote. Deployment is tied to the COMSOL Multiphysics installation. Support is provided through the main COMSOL support channels.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Allows complete programmatic control over physics definitions and complex parametric runs.
  • Seamlessly converts graphical interface setups into runnable MATLAB scripts for automation.
  • Evaluates custom MATLAB routines in real time during ongoing multiphysics solver execution.
  • Extracts low-level matrix and solution data directly into MATLAB workspace variables easily.
  • Recreates standard numerical simulation plots natively as customizable MATLAB figures smoothly.
Cons
  • Exported graphical figures may require manual formatting adjustments inside MATLAB environments.
  • Limited utility for basic engineering tasks that do not require specialized automated workflows.
  • Steep learning curve for users unfamiliar with command-line simulation model creation steps.
  • Large parametric sweeps can lead to high memory consumption during continuous script execution.
  • Cannot run independently without an active installation of COMSOL Multiphysics platform.

Features

Key features

Bidirectional Interface

Seamlessly integrates COMSOL Multiphysics with MATLAB for extended modeling and programming.

MATLAB Scripting for COMSOL

Use MATLAB as a scripting interface to set up, manipulate, and solve COMSOL Multiphysics models.

Automatic Code Generation

Save a model setup from the COMSOL UI to an M-file, which generates COMSOL API calls in MATLAB syntax.

Data Extraction and Postprocessing

Evaluate COMSOL expressions and access solution data within MATLAB programs for custom analysis and visualization.

Unit Handling Support

Retain and use COMSOL's unit handling capabilities for any data extracted into the MATLAB environment.

Additional features

Model Manipulation

Programmatically modify model parameters, geometries, and physics settings from within MATLAB.

Integration with MATLAB Toolboxes

Combine COMSOL simulations with existing MATLAB programs and toolboxes for advanced analysis.

Call MATLAB Functions

Execute MATLAB functions and scripts from within the COMSOL Desktop and simulation applications.

Simulation Control

Initiate and run multiphysics simulations directly from the MATLAB command line or scripts.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
2
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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