Graphical Function

R2026b

Graphical function that uses flow charts

Description

A graphical function defines control-flow logic and iterative loops by using flow charts with connective junctions and transitions inside a Stateflow^® chart. Call a graphical function in the actions of states and transitions.

To add a graphical function to a chart:

1. In the Stateflow Editor, in the object palette, click the Graphical Function icon .

2. Click a location in the chart canvas to place the graphical function.

3. Type a function signature in the format y = f(x).

Properties

To edit graphical object properties interactively, right-click the object and select Properties.

To modify graphical function properties programmatically, use Stateflow.Function objects.

General

Name — Name of the graphical function in the chart hierarchy

"" (default) | string scalar | character vector

Name of the graphical function in the chart hierarchy. This property is read-only. Click the hyperlink to navigate to the graphical function in the Stateflow Editor. To change the name, edit the Label property.

Function Inline Option — Appearance of the graphical function in generated code

"Auto" (default) | "Function" | "Inline"

Appearance of the graphical function in generated code, specified as one of these values:

• Auto — An internal calculation determines the appearance of the function in generated code.

• Function — A separate C function implements the function.

• Inline — If the function is not part of a recursion, calls to the function are replaced by code.

Label — Label for the graphical function

"?" (default) | string scalar | character vector

Label for the graphical function, specified as a character vector. The label defines the function signature, including its input and output arguments, as it appears in the Stateflow Editor.

Version History

Introduced before R2006a