Matlab

Description

This workspace is an Ubuntu Desktop workspace with MATLAB installed. Ubuntu Desktop is a linux operating system but has a Graphical User interface so operating it is similar to using a Windows operating system.

Create a workspace

In the Research Cloud portal click the ‘Create a new workspace’ button and follow the steps in the wizzard.

See the workspace creation manual page for more guidance.

Access

This workspace can be accessed via the yellow ‘Access’ button. You need a TOTP to login to your workspace, see Workspace access with TOTP.

Data transfer options

See our data transfer manuals.

The recommended iBridges client for Yoda and iRODS is preinstalled.

Usage

Prerequisites:

You will need a Mathworks account and add you UU licence to this account to be able to use MATLAB. Find instructions on how to do this here

Activate MATLAB

When logged in to the workspace:

1. Click ‘Applications’ in the top left corner
2. Click ‘Development’
3. Click ‘Matlab Activate’, a wizard will open.
4. Click ‘Next’ to activate Matlab using the internet
5. Login to your Mathworks account. For the password, it will ask you to get a 6 digit password from: https://nl.mathworks.com/mwa/otp
6. Continue the wizard and choose the default options until you are finished.

Open MATLAB

1. Click ‘Applications’ in the top left corner
2. Click ‘Development’
3. Click ‘Matlab’

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