How can I install MinGW compiler for use with Windows 10 SDK kit?

How can I install MinGW compiler for use with Windows 10 SDK kit?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

To generate Excel add-ins or Generic COM components, you will need a combination of MinGW 5.3.0 compiler and Windows 10 SDK kit.

In order to install these, follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Install MinGW-w64 from the MathWorks File Exchange: MATLAB Support for MinGW-w64 C/C++ Compiler.
2. Install Windows 10 SDK from the Windows Windows 10 SDK .
3. Run the following command from the MATLAB command window to test if the combination of “MinGW and Windows 10 SDK” is being detected by MATLAB.

mbuild -setup -client mbuild_com