Deploying MATLAB engine API for Python

I develop a softare in MATLAB, and some users are interested in runing some parts of it throug Python. The end user does not have Matlab. Is it possible to deploy it, as we do with the MRC for them?

Answer 1

[Raghava S N]

Hi,

To package a MATLAB function and deploy it as a Python application, follow the workflow described in the following link - https://www.mathworks.com/help/compiler_sdk/gs/create-a-python-application-with-matlab-code.html. The link describes the workflow in depth and consists of the following steps -

1. Write the function code in MATLAB.
2. Create a Python package using the function “compiler.build.pythonPackage”
3. The function can take name-value arguments as well for more detailed specifications. For more information, refer to the following link - https://www.mathworks.com/help/compiler_sdk/python/compiler.build.pythonpackage.html
4. The function generates several files and stores them in the current working directory. For more details, refer to the following link - https://www.mathworks.com/help/compiler_sdk/gs/create-a-python-application-with-matlab-code.html#:~:text=3.%20The%20function%20generates%20the%20following%20files%20within
5. After creating the Python package, it can be called from a Python application. The following link describes how to install and run a MATLAB generated Python application - https://www.mathworks.com/help/compiler_sdk/gs/create-a-python-application-with-matlab-code.html.

Hope it helps!

[Joaquin Ambia]

It does not help. It does not answer the question at all. This answer looks AI generated.

[Raghava S N]

Hi,

The Python version the end-user will be using should be supported by the MATLAB Compiler SDK. You can verify this with the help of this link - https://www.mathworks.com/support/requirements/language-interfaces.html.

Also, refer to this link to check if the MATLAB Compiler SDK Python Target Requirements are met - https://www.mathworks.com/help/compiler_sdk/python/matlab-compiler-sdk-python-target-requirements.html.

Most importantly, MATLAB Runtime is version-specific. You must run your applications with the version of MATLAB Runtime associated with the version of MATLAB Compiler with which it was created. For example, if you compiled an application using release R2023a of MATLAB, end users must install version R2023a at the same update level or later of MATLAB Runtime. Use "mcrversion" to return the version number of MATLAB Runtime - https://www.mathworks.com/help/compiler_sdk/ml_code/mcrversion.html.

Also, any details about the MATLAB program being deployed to Python would also help in diagnosing the issue better.

Hope to hear from you.