MATLAB: How to copy the result displayed in a Simulink scope window to the clipboard

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I would like to copy the result displayed in a Simulink scope figure window to the clipboard so I can paste it into other applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Word. However, I do not see any option in the scope window which allows me to copy.

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The ability to copy the content of a Simulink scope block to the clipboard is not available in Simulink - NO VERSION.

However, as a workaround, you can get the handle to the scope figure and save the figure as a jpeg image by executing the following commands at the MATLAB command prompt:

shh = get(0,'ShowHiddenHandles');
set(0,'ShowHiddenHandles','On')
set(gcf,'PaperPositionMode','auto')
set(gcf,'InvertHardcopy','off')
saveas(gcf,'mypic.jpg')
set(0,'ShowHiddenHandles',shh)

Alternatively, you can select the scope figure window, then hit ALT+PrintScrn to copy it to a clipboard, and paste it into an application.

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MATLAB: How to display values of points directly on a Simulink scope window in Simulink 7.3 (R2009a)

The ability to directly display values of points on a Simulink scope window is currently not available in Simulink 7.3 (R2009a).

You can export your data to MATLAB and use the SIMPLOT command to plot your data from MATLAB. This will generate a MATLAB figure that will have menu properties. Now, like in MATLAB figures, you can now click on the “View” menu in scope window and select “Figure Toolbar” option. Then click the “Data cursor” icon which has a “+” sign on it. This will allow you to select the data points in the figure window by using the mouse. For more information about SIMPLOT, type 'help simplot' at the MATLAB command window prompt.

If you need to manipulate the Scope window for simulation, you can use the following snippet of code:

shh = get(0,'ShowHiddenHandles');
set(0,'ShowHiddenHandles','On');
set(gcf,'menubar','figure');
set(gcf,'CloseRequestFcn','closereq');
set(gcf,'DefaultLineClipping','Off');
set(0,'ShowHiddenHandles',shh);

NOTE: Simulink does not support manipulating graphics properties using the Scope or Signal Viewer handle. When manipulating any graphics properties, do not change or alter the structure of the scope. For example, you should not delete any of the graphical objects (text, axes, menus, etc) in the scope as this could lead to unstable behavior.

MATLAB: How to copy LTI viewer figure to clipboard

Hi Noam,

This is an excellent suggestion, currently it is not possible to do it inside the linear analysis tool. But as a workaround, you can move the linearization result(s) to MATLAB workspace using the data browser on the left of linear analysis tool (by dragging the variables from Linear Analysis Workspace to MATLAB workspace), then plot them using bode command in MATLAB command window. This will create the same plot in a regular MATLAB figure, where you can copy to clipboard using the Edit->Copy Figure menu.

Hope this helps, Erman

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