Function Wizard (MATLAB Excel Builder)

MATLAB Excel Builder

Installing the Function Wizard Add-in

The Function Wizard GUI is contained in an Excel add-in (mlfunction.xla) residing in the <matlab>\toolbox\matlabxl\matlabxl directory. You must install this add-in before using the Function Wizard.

Follow these steps to install the add-in:

Select Tools->Add-Ins from the Excel main menu.
If the Function Wizard was previously installed, a reference to MATLAB Function Wizard appears in the list. Uncheck the item and click OK.

If the Function Wizard was not previously installed, click Browse and proceed to the <matlab>\toolbox\matlabxl\matlabxl directory. Select mlfunction.xla. Click OK on this dialog box and on the preceeding one.

The Function Wizard is also packaged with all deployed components. When a component is installed onto a separate machine, the Function Wizard is placed into the top-level directory of the installed component. In this case sse the instructions above, substituting the installed component's directory.

Starting the Function Wizard

To start the Function Wizard, click on Tools -> MATLAB Functions on the Excel menu bar. The starting point of the Function Wizard, called the Function Viewer, now displays.

Function Wizard Function Viewer