MATLAB - Online

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Matlab online allows you to make use of matlab and simulink using the browser. You don;t have to face the hassle of downloading and installing the software. Just need to login at https://matlab.mathworks.com/ and sign in using the email details used for registering.

Matlab online is very convenient for beginners who want to study and also can be used for teaching purposes etc.

In this section let us discuss the following

• How to get connected with MAtlab online
• Requirements for Matlab online
• Online Sharing and Publishing
• Data access with Matlab online
• Advantages and Disadvantages of MAtlab online

How to get Connected with MAtlab Online?

You can start right away the matlab online using the trial period or by paying.You need an email id to register and start using the online matlab feature.

Here is a few steps that you need to follow to get Matlab online

Step 1 − Open https://matlab.mathworks.com/

You will get the screen below.

Step 2 − Click on Start using MATLAB online.

It will open the page below.

If you already have an account enter the email id and click on Next. If not click on Create one! Link.

Step 3 − On click Create one it will display below screen

Enter your email address and other details and click on the Create button.

Step 4 − Once the create button is clicked the email verification step has to be completed.

Step 5 − Once the email is verified you can login with your email id and set a password.

Step 6 − Now you can access Matlab online but you need to select below options −

Incase you have a licence you can link to it by click on the Link button,

You can make use of a 30 day MATLAB trai or you can buy the licence.

Step 7 − In the above case we are going to make use of a 30-day MATLAB Trial.

Step 8 − once you click on Get a Trail, you will be able to use MATLAB online for 30 days.After 30 days if you want to continue using MATLAB you will have to purchase it.

Requirements for MATLAB Online

Matlab online works in browsers , so it is supported on all the latest browsers like google chrome, firefox, Apple safari and Microsoft Edge. Its best to use Google chrome for matlab online.

The browser settings need to have cookies, javascript and pop-ups enabled for Matlab online to work smoothly. Besides, you need a good internet connection since the changes take place online.

You can also access matlab online on your smartphones or tablets.

Online Sharing and Publishing

Since we are using matlab online you are at an advantage where the scripts written can be shared with others.

Since the software is online the new version is updated as and when it is available, you don;t have to go update the software.

You can publish your code as HTML or PDF files and share the url with your colleagues, friends etc.

Data Access with Matlab Online

The files can be stored on your local computer, Matlab drive or cloud computing like Amazon, Azure, Google cloud etc.

MAtlab has its own cloud storage platform that can be used to store data files, and it is called Matlab drive. Matlab drive is available using matlab online, you can make use of matlab drive connector to make matlab drive connect with your local machine

To get Matlab drive do the following. Once you login to matlab open the waffle menu at the top right side as shown below.

Advantages of MAtlab Online

Here are few advantages of using Matlab online

• Good for beginners who want to study matlab like students who want to have a walkthrough on MAtlab and want to use matlab in their projects.
• Easy to use as we don;t have to install anything and the software is available inside the browser.
• We can make use of the trial version and see if the software meets our purpose before going for the full purchase.
• You can learn to plot graphs , learn simulink which is another good software available with Matlab.
• Sharing of code is easy and very useful.

Disadvantages of MAtlab Online

• You need a good internet connection.
• Since Matlab software is heavy with lots of features , it sometimes gets hung up in the browser.
• Not all features of MAtlab are given in MAtlab online, so for advanced users its best to download and use the matlab software.