How Do I install Matlab Symbolic Toolbox in My Computer (Windows)?

Hi All! Please could somebody guide me on how to install the matlab symbolic toolbox. Whenever I attempt to create symbolic variables, I get the error message:'Undefined function or method syms/sym for input argument of type char.' It appears I have no symbolic toolbox installed in my machine; so how do I acquire it?

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

Before you do that, try

which -all syms

You might already have the software installed but not licensed. Or possibly you already have it licensed but not installed: command

ver

to test that.

Otherwise:

You do not look like a student, but not wanting to presume:

If you have Student Version of MATLAB then the Symbolic Toolbox is included but is not installed by default. Go into the installer for the Student Version and request its installation.

If you are using the Academic or Professional (commercial) license of MATLAB, then the Symbolic Toolbox is an optional extra-cost. You would then need to go through the appropriate purchasing procedure. You can purchase online at https://www.mathworks.com/store

If you are using an Academic license, it is possible that you are using a Site License that might already include authorization for the software. If so then your IT department should know. (You might also have a site license for a large enough commercial organization.)

Answer 2

[Evan Renz]

I have the student version of matlab and i can figure out how to install syms. in the installer i only see the option to download/install matlab 8.3 but there isnt any tool box or option for syms. any help would be appreciated!

Answer 3

[Akwarandu Nwachuku]

Yeah. No option to install a toolbox

[Walter Roberson]

You would only get the option to download and install the toolbox if you already have it licensed.

Answer 4

[Willy Cabanas Villagran]

Hi, I have a online license for 12 weeks as I am taking the course Computer Programming with Matlab. These license does not include Symbolic Toolbox. As you can see, computer programming uses a lot of symbolic variables to really learn to program so I want to ask if there is a way to have this license installed for the term of the course. Thanks in advance.

Answer 5

[thet mon win]

How to get symbolic math toolbox in matlab

[Walter Roberson]

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/101885-how-do-i-install-additional-toolboxes-into-an-existing-installation-of-matlab#answer_361463