Simscape language parameter type definition

I am currently designing customized Simscape components and I have had some trouble trying to find a way to define the type of parameter to appear in the component mask (writing it in the components' ssc files), such as: edit (default), checkbox, pop up (on/off or true/false I have seen as feasible)... In particular I am interested in the checkbox type.

I have read through the Simscape Language guide and I have not found any reference to define such type. If someone could help me with this issue I would very much appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

[Sabin]

A checkbox in Simscape language can be defined in the parameters section by using a logical value:

parameters
    param1 = false
end

For dropdowns you can use enumerations in component parameters and you can specify user-friendly strings to be displayed in the block dialog:

classdef damping < int32
    enumeration
        direct (0)
        derived (1)
    end
    methods(Static)
        function map = displayText()
            map = containers.Map;
            map('direct') = 'By damping value';
            map('derived') = 'By no-load current';
        end
    end
end

You can then use this enumeration in a component parameter, for example:

parameters
    r_damp = damping.direct; % Rotor damping parameterization
end