How can I define a custom BlockType in Simulink

Hello,

When I create a custom block using an S-function, the BlockType of this block, by using

get_param(myblock, 'BlockType')

is displayed as S-Function .

If now I put a mask on my custom block, the block type will be displayed as Reference .

How can I get this to return something like Mycustomblocktype ?

Thank you,

Jack

[Jacques]

Actually, even with a mask, the block type is displayed as S-function. However, if I export the variable to a c program, it will then be displayed as Reference. Why is this ??

[Daniel]

I have the same problem. How can i change BlockType which is always marked as readonly? Currently the BlockType inherit from previous block like subsystem, s-function etc. I need my own types and using an additional attribute is more a hack than a solution for this problem.

Answer 1

[Jacques]

In fact, Reference was displayed because the library from which the block was taken was not on the path. It had nothing to do with the mask.

Answer 2

[Kaustubha Govind]

The BlockType parameter cannot be customized, and is only defined by internal blocks. For your case, perhaps you could use MaskType instead?