MATLAB Compiler

Getting Started

Introducing mbuild

The MathWorks utility, mbuild, lets you customize the configuration and build process. The mbuild script provides an easy way for you to specify an options file that lets you

• Set your compiler and linker settings
• Change compilers or compiler settings
• Switch between C and C++ development
• Build your application

The MATLAB Compiler (mcc) automatically invokes mbuild under certain conditions. In particular, mcc -m or mcc -p invokes mbuild to perform compilation and linking. See the mcc reference page for complete details on which Compiler options you should use in order to use the mbuild script.

If you do not want mcc to invoke mbuild automatically, you can use the -c option, for example, mcc -mc filename.

Compiler Options Files

Options files contain the required compiler and linker settings for your particular C or C++ compiler. The MathWorks provides options files for every supported C or C++ compiler. The options file for UNIX is mbuildopts.sh; Table 4-3, Compiler Options Files on the PC, contains the PC options files.

Much of the information on options files in this chapter is provided for those users who may need to modify an options file to suit their specific needs. Many users never have to be concerned with how the options files work.

Note    If you are developing C++ applications, make sure your C++ compiler supports the templates features of the C++ language. If it does not, you may be unable to use the MATLAB C/C++ Math Library.

Overview

Building Stand-Alone Applications on UNIX