For a useful introduction that will help you start using Simulink quickly, take
a look at “Running a Demo Model” in Chapter 2. Browse around the model,
double-click on blocks that look interesting, and you will quickly get a sense of
how Simulink works. If you want a quick lesson in building a model, see
“Building a Simple Model” in Chapter 2.
Chapter 3 describes in detail how to build and edit a model. It also discusses
how to save and print a model and provides some useful tips.
Chapter 4 describes how Simulink performs a simulation. It covers simulation
parameters and the integration solvers used for simulation, including some of
the strengths and weaknesses of each solver that should help you choose the
appropriate solver for your problem. It also discusses multirate and hybrid
systems.
Chapter 5 discusses Simulink and MATLAB features useful for viewing and
analyzing simulation results.
Chapter 6 discusses methods for creating your own blocks and using masks to
customize their appearance and use.
Chapter 7 describes subsystems whose execution depends on triggering
signals.
Chapter 8 provides reference information for all Simulink blocks.
Chapter 9 provides information about how Simulink works, including
information about zero crossings, algebraic loops, and discrete and hybrid
systems.
Chapter 10 provides reference information for commands you can use to create
and modify a model from the MATLAB command window or from an M-file.
Chapter 11 explains how to use the Simulink debugger to debug Simulink
models. It also documents debugger commands.
Appendix A lists model and block parameters. This information is useful with
the get_param and set_param commands, described in Chapter 10.
Appendix B describes the format of the file that stores model information.
Although we have tried to provide the most complete and up-to-date
information in this manual, some information may have changed after it was
completed. Please check the Known Software and Documentation Problems
delivered with your Simulink system, for the latest release notes.
