Calling MATLAB from Python
This reference shows common use cases but is by no means comprehensive.
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Setup MATLAB Engine API Data Type Conversions
Requirements Use MATLAB Engine API to call MATLAB Data types will be automatically
from Python. converted where possible.
Install MATLAB Engine API for Python Import the module and start the engine:
>>> import matlab.engine Python MATLAB
To use MATLAB Engine API for Python®, you
need to have both installed on the system. >>> eng = matlab.engine. float double
Install the engine API as a Python package. start _ matlab() complex complex double
int int64
Install Using pip Call functions through the engine:
float(nan) NaN
From the system prompt: >>> x = eng.sqrt(42.0)
$ python –m pip install float(inf) Inf
matlabengine Capture multiple outputs: bool logical
>>> x = eng.gcd(42.0,8.0,nargout=3) str char
Install Using setup.py >>> x = eng.plot(x,y,nargout=0) dict struct
Run the setup.py file from the system
list cell array
prompt: Stop the engine:
set cell array
$ cd [matlabroot]/extern/engines/ >>> x = eng.exit()
python tuple cell array
$ python setup.py install
You can create MATLAB arrays in Python
For troubleshooting, ensure privileges (run as to pass data easily to MATLAB functions:
administrator) and check the PYTHONPATH >>> x = matlab.
and system paths. double([1,4,9])
Using MATLAB Apps Create Python Package MATLAB in Other IDEs
Use MATLAB Engine Workspace Package MATLAB Functions You can use MATLAB from Jupyter ® or
The MATLAB engine workspace can be used Use the Library Compiler app to create a VSCode. The installation and setup steps
to access variables from MATLAB and Python package for MATLAB functions: are detailed in the links included here.
Python and facilitates app use.
Add a variable to the workspace:
>>> x = 4.0
>>> eng.workspace['y'] = x
Access the variable from the MATLAB Install MATLAB Integration for Jupyter
workspace: Invoke MATLAB functions from the Python For example, install the package to execute
>>> x = eng.workspace['y'] package MATLAB from Jupyter.
>>> import PackageName $ python pip install
Execute statements using the eval function: >>> pkg = PackageName. jupyter-matlab-proxy
>>> a = eng.eval('sqrt(y)') initialize() $ install-matlab-kernelspec
>>> result = pkg.Foo()
You can open apps in MATLAB from Python Now you can use MATLAB in a browser or
by using the command for the app: Close Package run code in your notebook with the
>>> eng.signalAnalyzer() >>> pkg.terminate() MATLAB kernel.
>>> eng.classificationLearner()
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