User`s guide

3 Simulink Interface

3-2

Virtual World Connection to a Model

In this section...

“Add a Simulink 3D Animation Block” on page 3-2

“Changing the Virtual World Associated with a Simulink Block” on page 3-8

Add a Simulink 3D Animation Block

To visualize a dynamic system simulation, connect a Simulink block diagram to a virtual

world. The example in this section explains how to display a simulated virtual world on

a host computer. This is the recommended way to view associated virtual worlds on the

host computer.

Simulating a Simulink model generates signal data for a dynamic system. By connecting

the Simulink model to a virtual world, you can use this data to control and animate the

virtual world.

After you create a virtual world and a Simulink model, you can connect the two with

Simulink 3D Animation blocks. The example in this procedure simulates a plane taking

off and lets you view it in a virtual world.

Note The examples in this topic are based on the Simulink 3D Animation default viewer.

In the MATLAB Command Window, type

vrtut2

A Simulink model opens without a Simulink 3D Animation block that connects the

model to a virtual world.