Using the Octave Wizard

The Octave Wizard enables users to import existing Octave M-files for easy conversion into REDHAWK C++ components. The user imports an existing M-file, as well as any required dependent M-files, and then maps the M-file's inputs and outputs to REDHAWK ports and properties. The following procedure explains how to use the Octave Wizard.

  1. To open the Octave Wizard, select File > New > Other.

    The Select a wizard page is displayed: Select a Wizard Dialog

  2. Select REDHAWK Octave Project and click Next.

    The Create a REDHAWK Component Project page is displayed: Create a REDHAWK Component Project Page

  3. In the Project name field, enter a project name and click Next.

    The New Implementation page is displayed: New Implementation Page

  4. Enter an ID and a description for this component implementation and click Next.

    The New M-File page is displayed: New M-File Page

  5. In the Primary M-file field, enter the location of the Octave M-file you want to import or click Browse and navigate to the file. If the primary M-file depends on non-standard methods, select Primary M-file depends on non-standard M-files and select the dependent M-files. Click Next.

    The Map M-file page is displayed: Map M-file Page

  6. The Map M-file page enables the user to map the Octave inputs and outputs to REDHAWK ports or properties. The Name/id field contains the names contained in the M-file. You have the following options for both Inputs and Outputs:

    • In the Mapping field, select to map to either a Property (Simple), a Property (Sequence) or a port.
    • In the Type field, select to map to either a String, a Double (Real) or Double (Complex) variable type.

  7. Click Finish.

    The Octave M-file based component is created.