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LiveLink for MATLAB

Reviews of LiveLink for MATLAB

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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.

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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
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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.

mohamed O.
software
Computer & Network Security, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
2.0
Likelihood to Recommend
6/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
January 5, 2023

"The MATLAB language provides you with speed in performance and business completion because it shorte"

Overall: MATLAB functions are used in the design of graphical user interfaces through their properties, which provide all the common elements in the design, such as drop-down lists, buttons, and options menus.

Pros: MATLAB provides tools for building applications with specialized graphical interfaces.It contains mathematical functions for numerical integration, linear algebra, statistics, and instant analysis. One of the most prominent features of Matlab is that it supports radiology and matrices operations, which solve dilemmas and engineering issues.

Cons: Develop control algorithms to control hypersonic vehicles

Matt C.
SI
Aviation & Aerospace, 501-1,000 employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
2.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 17, 2019

"Complex and powerful, yet tricky to implement"

Pros: LiveLink offers the possibility to connect MATLAB software to mostly any live-monitoring device in lab environments. It features a great number of pre-defined ports and plugins for connections. Individual connections and protocols can be implemented as well.

Cons: It definitely addresses experienced users and requires a severe knowledge and understanding of the lab devices you like to connect.

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

Ayman N.
Staff Engineer
Semiconductors, 10,001+ employees
Used the software for: 2+ years
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
August 19, 2022

"Good interface between COMSOL and Matlab"

Overall: Overall it is a very useful tool for bridging the simulation environment with the toolboxes of Matlab. The tool allows me to automate the design and optimization process.

Pros: You do not need to run COMSOL to use Livelink. This makes the automation process very easy by connecting Matlab to COMSOL server and controlling the whole simulation setup from Matlab.

Cons: It requires some time to learn the syntax of the commands to setup the simulations. Also the process of connecting Matlab to COMSOL server can be troublesome as it is required to be able to use LiveLink.

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.

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

capucine C.
étudiante en école d’ingénieur
Aviation & Aerospace, 501-1,000 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
January 27, 2023

"Utilisation de MATLAB"

Pros: Ce logiciel propose une large gamme de fonction permettant de tester une large palettes de signaux, capteurs, opérations et expériences. De plus la fonction help permet de débloquer un bon nombre d’erreurs.

Cons: Il faut faire très attention à nommer correctement les fonctions.

Bhavin P.
Purchasing Agent
Hospitality, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
Likelihood to Recommend
7/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
January 19, 2023

"Optimal for data forecasting "

Overall: Overall I would say that I am satisfied with this technology

Pros: I was most impressed with the data visualization feature

Cons: The initial difficulty in learning how to perform functions made this software hard to learn