Add simscape blocks programmatically

Hello,

I tried to add a simscape block programmatically, using 'add_block()' function.

add_block('Simscape/Foundation Library/Electrical/Electrical Sources/Controlled Current Source',[gcb,'/Current Load'])

The following error occured:

There is no block named 'Simscape/Foundation Library/Electrical/Electrical Sources/Controlled Current Source'

I check if there is no mistake in path definition, also the simulink and simscape has been loaded using 'load_system()' function. Using simple command to built-in library works fine:

add_block('built-in/Gain',[gcb,'/Current Load'])

Thanks for help.

[Mana]

I have the same problem and have not found a solution. I am interested if you know the solutions.

Answer 1

[Chetan Bhavsar]

Can you try this way by using gcb

https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/93613-why-do-i-receive-error-when-using-add_block-in-simscape-3-8-r2012b?s_tid=answers_rc1-2_p2_MLT

[Grzegorz Diaczek]

Thank you for your answer. Unfortunately, the output of gcb when block is right clicked in Library Browser is empty.

Answer 2

[Salman]

Here is the definite solution

⑴ Manually import the Simscape block into Simscape Model

⑵ Select the Model and then go to command line and enter the following

• gcb

⑶ Dont bother what it gives you. But it must give you something like

• 'my_model/Solver Configuration'

⑷ Next use the following Command

• get_param(gcb, 'ReferenceBlock')

⑸ I got the following output, so should you.

• ans = 'nesl_utility/Solver Configuration'

⑹ This gives us everything we need.

⑺ Instead of using add_block('Simscape/..., use the following command

• add_block('nesl_utility/Solver Configuration', [model '/Solver Configuration 1']);

⑻ The End 🤓