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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

  1. Right click at the bottom of the compilation window.

    A menu labeled Interactive compilation appears.

  2. Select this menu.

    A blank field appears at the bottom of the compilation window.

  3. 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