MATLAB: Error using mex (line 206), need help

line206mexmex compiler

I've tried to utilize someone's coding on matlab with mex file. but it doesnt work at all. how can i fix this problem?
First of all, i've tried to setup the compiler on matlab using "mex -setup" command.
and then finished the setup.
but if i run the code, error came up!
here is my command and error. it looks simple issue, but i dont have a time to figure out solution by myself ;(
>> mex -setup
Welcome to mex -setup.  This utility will help you set up  
a default compiler.  For a list of supported compilers, see  
http://www.mathworks.com/support/compilers/R2012a/win32.html 
Please choose your compiler for building MEX-files: 
Would you like mex to locate installed compilers [y]/n? y
Select a compiler: 
[1] Lcc-win32 C 2.4.1 in C:\PROGRA~1\MATLAB\R2012a\sys\lcc 
[2] Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8 
[0] None 
Compiler: 2
Please verify your choices: 
Compiler: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1  
Location: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio 8 
Are these correct [y]/n? y
*************************************************************************** 
  Warning: Support for Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 will be discontinued in a  
           future release, at which time new versions will be supported.  
           For a list of currently supported compilers see:  
           http://www.mathworks.com/support/compilers/R2012a/win32.html 
*************************************************************************** 
Trying to update options file: C:\Users\ MichaelKim\AppData\Roaming\MathWorks\MATLAB\R2012a\mexopts.bat 
From template:              C:\PROGRA~1\MATLAB\R2012a\bin\win32\mexopts\msvc80opts.bat 
Done . . . 
************************************************************************** 
  Warning: The MATLAB C and Fortran API has changed to support MATLAB 
           variables with more than 2^32-1 elements.  In the near future 
           you will be required to update your code to utilize the new 
           API. You can find more information about this at: 
           http://www.mathworks.com/help/techdoc/matlab_external/bsflnue-1.html 
           Building with the -largeArrayDims option enables the new API. 
************************************************************************** 
>> mex mhaLoad.cpp
    C:\PROGRA~1\MATLAB\R2012A\BIN\MEX.PL: Error: 'mhaLoad.cpp' not found. 
*Error using mex (line 206)
Unable to complete successfully.*
is there are simple way to solve?
I'm working on Win 7 32bit, matlab R2012a.
Thanks 🙂

Best Answer

You get this error message:
 Error: 'mhaLoad.cpp' not found
This means, that MEX cannot find this file. Is it in the current directory? If not, either use CD to adjust the current directory or use a full path name:
mex D:\MatlabFiles\mhaLoad.cpp
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