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Updating the MATLAB Configuration File for PSCAD - For PSCAD Versions 4.6 and 5.0

For PSCAD v5.0.2 and older, the configuration file matlab_versions.xml is installed alongside PSCAD, and is used by PSCAD to detect and use the installed versions of MATLAB. As newer versions of MATLAB are regularly released, the matlab_versions.xml file becomes outdated, and cannot detect these newer releases.

This article contains both automatic and manual instructions for updating this file.

1. Automatic Update to the Matlab Configuration File

  • Download and run the latest version of the Fortran Medic utility as per Steps (a) to (d) of this article.

    Note: At Step (c), ensure to select "Yes" to be able to make changes using the Utility.

  • When the Utility has finished gathering information about your system, scroll down to the PSCAD installation, right-click on the Matlab conflict (see example below), and select the option to update the file:

Fortran Medic - Matlab configuration file error.png (8 KB)

  • The Utility will update the file to the most recent version.

2. Manual Update to the Matlab Configuration File

  • Obtain the matlab_versions.xml configuration file in either of the following manners:

    • Request the most recent version of the file from our support desk (support@mhi.ca), or

    • Download and unzip the file from the link at the bottom of this article.
      Note - This might not be the most recent version.
  • Use the new file to replace your current matlab_versions.xml file. The location should be similar to the following:
    If using PSCAD X4: C:\Program Files (x86)\PSCAD46
    If using PSCAD V5: C:\Program Files (x86)\PSCAD50

Examples

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