Can Matlab Student compile mex files?

Can Matlab Student compile cpp to mex files (not to a standalone application)?

for example, something like this:

#include "mex.h"

void mexFunction(int nlhs, mxArray plhs[], int nrhs, const mxArray *prhs[]) { / blubb */}

Thanks Simon

Answer 1

[Philip Borghesani]

Yes,

But, You must have a supported c++ compiler installed and configured (mex -setup) on your system. MATLAB does not ship with a c++ compiler.

[Simon]

i am aware of the external compiler. i just wasn't sure whether the student version can use it. thank you very much.

Answer 2

[Image Analyst]

I'm pretty sure the answer is no, even if you have a compiler (like Visual Studio). The MATLAB Compiler product is not able to be installed on student editions is what I believe I've heard, and it seems to NOT be on the list of available add-on products for the student edition found here: http://www.mathworks.com/academia/student_version/companion.html?s_tid=ac_add_sv_bod. So I guess I'll have to disagree with Philip.

Here is the official answer: http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/89168-matlab-engine-without-matlab-license#answer_125028

[Philip Borghesani]

I believe we answered different questions. The MATLAB student edition can compile c or cpp source code into a mex binary that can called from MATLAB. This functionality ships with all copies of MATLAB.

The MATLAB compiler product and MATLAB Coder are not available for student MATLAB so MATLAB code cannot be compiled to standalone libraries or executables.

[Image Analyst]

OK, thanks for the clarification. (I don't own the student edition.)