Component-Based Modeling

Learn when to use different types of model components

Component-based modeling enables efficient and robust system development, facilitates collaboration, and improves verification workflows. Large-scale systems typically use a combination of Simulink^®model components.

For an overview of when to use different componentization techniques, seeComponent-Based Modeling in Simulink (4 min, 28 sec).

For help defining model components, seeComponent-Based Modeling Guidelines.

For an example that shows bottom-up model evolution, seeBasic Modeling Workflow.

Blocks

Subsystem	Group blocks to create model hierarchy
Model	Reference another model to create model hierarchy
Variant Subsystem, Variant Model	Template subsystem containing Subsystem, Model, or Subsystem Reference blocks as variant choices

Tools

模型参考转换Advisor	Convert subsystems to referenced models
Referenced Files Pane	View, save, and close referenced subsystems and models

Topics

Define Model Components

Component-Based Modeling Guidelines
Consider componentization for large models and multiuser development teams.
- STEP 1:Choose Among Types of Model Components
- STEP 2:Compare Capabilities of Model Components
- STEP 3:Define Interfaces of Model Components

Develop Model Components

Basic Modeling Workflow
Model a simple mechanical system, then scale the model for a collaborative component-based modeling project.
- STEP 1:Model a System Algorithm
- STEP 2:Create Model Components
- STEP 3:Manage Signal Lines
- STEP 4:Manage Model Data
- STEP 5:Reuse Model Components from Files
- STEP 6:Create Interchangeable Variations of Model Components
- STEP 7:Set Up a File Management System

Interact with Model Components

Configuration Management
Projects can help you work with configuration management tools for team collaboration.
Preview Content of Model Components
Display representation of block contents on the face of a block.
Navigate Model Hierarchies
Navigate model hierarchy of subsystems and referenced models.

Related Information

Project Management
Large-Scale Modeling
Component-Based Modeling in Simulink (4 min, 28 sec)