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jm_0011: Pointers in Stateflow

Since R2020a

Guideline Publication

Control Algorithm Modeling Guidelines - Using MATLAB^®, Simulink^®, and Stateflow^®

Version 5.0

Sub ID Recommendations

NA-MAAB — a
JMAAB — a

MATLAB Versions

All

Rule

Sub ID a

Stateflow Chart (Stateflow) shall not use pointer variables.

Custom Parameter

Not Applicable

Example — Correct

Example — Incorrect

Pointer variables are used.

Rationale

Sub ID a:

Readability is impaired when pointer variables are used.
Code generation may not be possible.

Verification

Model Advisor check: Check for pointers in Stateflow charts (Simulink Check)

Last Changed

R2020a

See Also

Pointer and Address Operations (Stateflow)

Version History

Introduced in R2020a