External Interfaces/API Reference

External Interfaces/API Reference


This section contains the MATLAB External Interfaces function reference pages. This includes reference pages for what was formerly called the MATLAB Application Program Interface, or API.

Category
Description
C Engine Routines
Functions that allow you to call MATLAB from your own C programs.
C MAT-File Routines
Functions that allow you to incorporate and use MATLAB data in your own C programs.
C MEX-Functions
Functions that you use in your C MEX-files to perform operations back in the MATLAB environment.
C MX-Functions
Array access and creation functions that you use in your C MEX-files to manipulate MATLAB arrays.
Fortran Engine Routines
Functions that allow you to call MATLAB from your own Fortran programs.
Fortran MAT-File Routines
Functions that allow you to incorporate and use MATLAB data in your own Fortran programs.
Fortran MEX-Functions
Functions that you use in your Fortran MEX-files to perform operations back in the MATLAB environment.
Fortran MX-Functions
Array access and creation functions that you use in your Fortran MEX-files to manipulate MATLAB arrays.
Java Interface Functions
Functions that enable you to create and interact with Java classes and objects from MATLAB.
ActiveX Functions
Functions that create ActiveX objects and manipulate their interfaces.
DDE Functions
Dynamic Data Exchange functions that enable MATLAB to access other Windows applications and vice versa.
Serial Port I/O Functions
Functions that enable you to interact with devices connected to your computer's serial port.


  C Engine Routines