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Compilation window blocked during the first use of the interface
Versions
All MATLAB versions under Windows.
Situation
The Simcenter Amesim /Simulink interface is used for the first time.
When compiling the Simcenter Amesim system with Simulink blocks, the compilation window in Simcenter Amesim seems to be blocked and the following information is displayed: select a compiler Select a compiler:[1] Digital Visual Fortran version 6.0 in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio[2] Lcc C version 2.4 in C:\MATLAB6P5\sys\lcc[3] Microsoft Visual C/C++ version 6.0 in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio[0] None
Solution
Simcenter Amesim is waiting for the user to select a compiler:
Procedure
Right click at the bottom of the compilation window.
A menu labeled Interactive compilation appears.
Select this menu.
A blank field appears at the bottom of the compilation window.
Type the index corresponding to the Microsoft Visual C++ compiler in this field (3 in this example) and hit the Enter key.
Results
The compilation starts.
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/254352342/PL20250521841123434.amesim_collection.Simulink/Compilation_window_blocked_during_the_first_use_of_the_interface · retrieved 2026-07-17