MatLab is not running SPM12 on R2023b

hi Mathworks,

I've followed the instructions here: https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/SPM/Installation_on_64bit_Mac_OS_(Intel)

But SPM12 still does not run on my Mac Ventura OS (I'm using Matlab R2023b, 64-bit maca64)

The error reads as "It seems that the compiled files for your computer platform are missing or not compatible"

Thank You

[Steven Lord]

SPM12 is not a MathWorks product and so I don't have any experience with it, but based just on the error message and the URL of the page to which you linked (which specifically says Mac_OS_(Intel) [emphasis added]) I'm guessing it requires some MEX-files to run and the author has not compiled and/or distributed those MEX-files for Apple Silicon. I think you're probably going to need to either build those MEX-files yourself or ask the author / distributor of that product to provide them to you.

Answer 1

[Akshat]

Hi Yashvi,

I understand that you are encountering an error on running SPM12 on your system. From what I can understand, this issue is related to the Apple's Gatekeeper which is a security feature of the macOS operating system. It enforces code signing and verifies downloaded applications before allowing them to run, thereby preventing you from launching malicious software. The option to disable this security feature no longer appears for newer macOS versions.

Thus, to address the error, you can temporarily disable Gatekeeper in the terminal by executing the following command

>> sudo spctl --master-disable

Now, the Anywhere option should be available under the Allow apps downloaded from section of System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. From here, you can access and change the settings to loosen or tighten Gatekeeper security.

It is recommended to undo the change and re-enable Gatekeeper once you have met your requirements. To re-enable Gatekeeper, you can do so with a simple terminal command.

>> sudo spctl --master-enable

The Anywhere option in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General should now be unavailable, and only standard Gatekeeper settings will appear.

If you’re unsure about the current status of Gatekeeper and wish to double-check that the desired changes have occurred, you can do so with the following terminal command.

>> spctl --status

If the terminal output is assesments enabled, then the Gatekeeper is enabled. Otherwise, assesments disabled points that Gatekeeper is disabled and necessary action needs to be taken.

I hope this helps.

[Yashvi]

Thank you, That ended up working

[Shikang]

For some reason it does not work on my end...It only works in 2023a version

[Akshat]

Hi @Shikang

Could you help me with the MALTAB version and the Operating System you are using

[Shikang]

Hi! I am using 2023b and Mac OS ventura 13.5.2 with M2 chip.

Answer 2

[Amir Dehsarvi]

You can also install the developers version of spm12. No need to change MEX etc.

[Suheon]

where we can find the developer version??

[Amir Dehsarvi]

https://github.com/spm/spm

[Pegah]

can i install spm on online matlab?

i can not find the folder from "set path"

my device is ipad air5

[Amir Dehsarvi]

Hi Pegah,

I actually do not think that is an option unless you have the whole SPM12 folder in your MATLAB drive which seems a bit unfeasible.