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LiveLink for MATLAB

LiveLink for MATLAB

4.5 (10)
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Recent review

"Livelink review"

4.0

Verified Reviewer - RnD engineerSeptember 28, 2023

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Free Trial
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EASE OF USE

3.9/5

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What is LiveLink for MATLAB?

COMSOL Multiphysics is a multiphysics simulation software that allows users to combine modeling with programming in the MATLAB environment. The bidirectional interface between MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics enables utilizing the full power of MATLAB and its toolboxes for preprocessing, model manipulation, and postprocessing when setting up and solving COMSOL models. Features include running simulations from MATLAB, utility tools for managing models, generating geometry and meshes, calling MATLAB functions from the COMSOL Desktop, integrating with existing MATLAB programs, and extracting simulation data.

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LiveLink for MATLAB Reviews

Showing 5 of 10 reviews
Overall
4.5
Ease of Use
3.9
Customer Service
4.1

Pros

  • I like livelink for matlab because it's easy to use.

  • I was most impressed with the data visualization feature.

  • Overall I would say that I am satisfied with this technology.

  • One of the superb tools i have come across for trigonometric functions visualization.

Cons

  • The problem that i have is this product take alot of space.

  • Compatibility issues may exist between different versions of MATLAB and COMSOL, which can lead to errors and problems when running simulations.

  • I then ran the simulation using LiveLink for MATLAB to analyse the results in real time and also modified the model parameters to test different conditions and see how this affected the results.

  • Also the process of connecting Matlab to COMSOL server can be troublesome as it is required to be able to use LiveLink.

Most Helpful Reviews for LiveLink for MATLAB

Shujat A.
Student
Education Management, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
December 11, 2022

"Review of Matlab"

Pros: One of the superb tools i have come across for trigonometric functions visualization. I mean anyone wants to visualize and understand graph drawings, understand how trigonometric varies, it's an ultimate tool for them. The most important feature is easy syntax.

Cons: Cost is a concern if you are a college student.

Reasons for Switching to LiveLink for MATLAB: Ease of syntax
Hamza C.
Electrical engineer
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Self-employed
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
4.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
5/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
April 15, 2023

"My opinion about livelink for matlab"

Pros: I like livelink for matlab because it's easy to use

Cons: The problem that i have is this product take alot of space

Verified Reviewer
RnD engineer
Computer Software, 10,001+ employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Customer Service
3.0
Features
3.0
Value for Money
1.0
Likelihood to Recommend
6/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 28, 2023

"Livelink review"

Pros: Livelink visually gives very good review about the analysis but not too accurate

Cons: Connection with other tools should be improved and user guide must be more straightforward

Verified Reviewer
Software engineer
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
5/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
March 6, 2023

"Review"

Pros: I integrate this tool with MATLAB since it facilitates the usage of COMSOL Multiphysics functions/scripts. Mainly it is granting me the ability to enhance my modeling in MATLAB.

Cons: The user interface of LiveLink for MATLAB is sophisticated and complicated, making it hard to understand and to use. Furthermore, it is considered costly and it lacks when it comes to customer support and documentation.

Hercilin Novaldi B. avatar
Hercilin Novaldi B.
Student
Chemicals, 501-1,000 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
February 19, 2023

"Deep Dive into LiveLink for MATLAB: A Powerful Tool for Multiphysics Simulation Integration and Data"

Overall: I wanted to simulate the behaviour of a complex physical system using MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics computational models. I then created a MATLAB computational model that was integrated with COMSOL Multiphysics using LiveLink for MATLAB. Then configured the model to simulate the behaviour of a complex physical system under given conditions. I then ran the simulation using LiveLink for MATLAB to analyse the results in real time and also modified the model parameters to test different conditions and see how this affected the results.

Pros: It allows me to use the advanced features of MATLAB to create models and data processing algorithms. I automate simulation and data processing tasks, which saves me a lot of time in developing models and running simulations.

Cons: LiveLink for MATLAB requires an additional MATLAB software license in addition to the COMSOL license. Prior knowledge of MATLAB software is required, as communication between the two software packages is through MATLAB scripts. Compatibility issues may exist between different versions of MATLAB and COMSOL, which can lead to errors and problems when running simulations.