Mslice Quick Start
Download Mslice
Version 2 Standalone 32 bit
| Windows | Linux | MacOS |
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| Not Available | Not Available |
Version 2 Matlab - 32 bit
- Download the latest mslice build for your version of matlab
- For 64 bit systems see "how to MEX" below.
| Windows | Linux | MacOS |
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| Download either of the versions for windows and self-compile - See how to MEX below | Download either of the versions for windows and self-compile - See how to MEX below |
Version 1
This version is for use with earlier releases of Matlab and does not have the full functionality of version 2.
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How To MEX
If using an operating system that does not currently have a release of mslice, then you can MEX mslice yourself (if possible). You need to have:
- g95 Fortran compiler (or equivalent) OR Intel Fortran Compiler that is compatible with your version of Matlab.
- Matlab 7.1 or above
To MEX the files yourself:
- Download any Windows version 2 distribution of mslice and unzip to a folder of your choice.
- Follow the setup instructions below.
- Open Matlab
- Type >> mslice_mex('bit') where bit is either 32 for a 32 bit system or 64 for a 64 bit system (must be a string).
- You will be asked once for your fortran compiler - when asked to show installed compilers, select 'y' and then select either the Intel Fortran compiler or G95 compiler. If neither of these is on the list then you can not MEX the files yourself. Consult your computing services about aquiring one of these compilers.
- You will then be asked for your c compiler. Choose an appropriate compiler in the same way
- A success or fail message will be displayed.
Setup
Version 2 Matlab
- Unpack this file into C:\mprogs or a directory of your choice eg X:\analysis
- Open your startup.m file, if it does not exist then create it in the folder that matlab starts
- Add the following lines to the startup.m file
addpath('c:\mprogs\mslice') % where c:\mprogs\mslice is the folder you unzipped mslice into
mslice_init
Version2 Standalone
This .exe file installs required components of Matlab on your computer. Admin rights are required to run this and it must be run the first time you download a standalone matlab application. If you have already run this file on your computer, you do not need to run it again. Run the file and follow the onscreen instructions.
Set Up Examples
Some examples are included with the program. These are .msp files used by mslice to store locations of various required data. For these to work correctly the set_up_examples.exe file must be run once whenever the directory that mslice resides in is changed.
Start Mslice
Double click the mslice.exe file located in the parent directory (the one the zip file was extracted to) or in Matlab simply type >> mslice. An example should appear straight away. To look at other examples, click the parameters menu item and click load parameters. Then choose one of the other example .msp files to load.
Version 1
Follow the online guide here.
Using Mslice
The Version 1 Online Guide gives a good overview of how to use Matlab. Look back here for a more comprehensive guide in the future.