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Scilab

by Dassault Systèmes · Since 1994
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VendorDassault Systèmes
Year launched1994
StatusActive
LocationDassault Systèmes S.E. 10 Rue Marcel Dassault 78140 Vélizy-Villacoublay - France
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About Scilab

Scilab is a free and open-source software for numerical computation.

Scilab is a free, open-source platform for numerical computation, aimed at engineers, scientists, students, and academics. First released in 1994, it offers a comprehensive environment for mathematical operations, data analysis, algorithm development, and 2D/3D data visualization. A key component is Xcos, a graphical editor for modeling and simulating hybrid dynamic systems. The software is extensible through ATOMS, a package manager for community-contributed toolboxes. Scilab is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. As it is free and open-source, there are no pricing plans or trials. Support is provided through community forums and extensive documentation. The project is currently maintained by Dassault Systèmes.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Completely free and open-source, making it accessible for students, academics, and professionals.
  • Includes a powerful graphical modeler, Xcos, for dynamic system simulation.
  • Offers a wide range of mathematical functions for various scientific and engineering fields.
  • Supports all major desktop operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Extensible with a large number of community-contributed modules (ATOMS).
Cons
  • No commercial support options like live chat or dedicated phone support are offered.
  • The user interface may be less polished than commercial alternatives like MATLAB.

Features

Key features

Numerical Analysis

Provides hundreds of mathematical functions for engineering and science applications.

2D & 3D Visualization

Includes graphics functions to visualize, annotate, and export data in various plot and chart types.

Algorithm Development

Features a high-level programming language for accessing advanced data structures and developing applications.

Xcos Dynamic Systems Modeler

A graphical editor to design, model, and simulate hybrid dynamical systems.

Optimization

Offers algorithms to solve constrained and unconstrained continuous and discrete optimization problems.

Statistics

Provides tools for data analysis and modeling.

Control Systems

Includes standard algorithms and tools for control system study and analysis.

Signal Processing

Allows users to visualize, analyze, and filter signals in time and frequency domains.

Additional features

Application Development

Enables users to increase Scilab's native functionalities and manage data exchanges with external tools.

ATOMS Module Management

A repository for packaged extension modules (Toolboxes) to extend Scilab's capabilities.

Cross-Platform Support

Available for Windows, GNU/Linux, and macOS operating systems.

Open Source

Distributed under a GPL-compatible license, allowing free use, modification, and distribution.

Pricing

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