Help to convert a slx file to a previous version!
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Hello,
I want to run a slx file on my MATLAB R2016b version but the file is produced on R2018b. So can anypne help to convert it for a previous version for me?
P.S. It is not a commercial file, so don't worry about it.
4 Comments
Amal Joy
on 13 Jul 2020
Bro I have an solution to it.
Open matlab Online in your browser open file you want to convert using the upload as shown below in the screen shot.
Then in simulink under save as shown in screen shotimmediately below. Export with ur version.


Walter Roberson
on 13 Jul 2020
ah I didn't think Simulink was supported yet
Vaishnavi V
on 18 Oct 2020
Yes, its worked, Thank you.
Walter Roberson
on 18 Oct 2020
I have seen posted a completely different work-around, a Simulink setting that permits you to import from newer versions, more or less by turning off the error check. However, when that was done, any changes in model representation would not be applied in a backwards-compatible way; for example initializations might not be moved from their newer locations to their previous locations. Using the official export to previous version tool is more robust.
Answers (6)
Amal Joy
on 13 Jul 2020
9 votes
Bro I have an solution to it.
Open matlab Online in your browser open file you want to convert using the upload as shown below in the screen shot.
Then in simulink under save as shown in screen shotimmediately below. Export with ur version.

6 Comments
mohammad hussan
on 30 Jul 2021
It worked.
Akhilesh Yadav
on 16 Jan 2022
thanks it worked
Darek Rydzewski
on 18 Jan 2022
not work
Adithya M
on 22 Jun 2022
Hey i didnt quiet understand could you explain a little more clearely
Thank you
Sai Sushma
on 25 Sep 2024
Really helpful! Thank you!
Vasant
on 21 Dec 2024
It worked, thank you for the tip.
Omar Abou Amer
on 21 Jan 2023
3 votes
1)Open Matlab Online from Microsoft Edge
2) Download matlab drive from mathwork website & Put the needed files to be updated in it
3) from the website , open the file & export it to previous version
Wish that help you :)
4 Comments
shraddha hule
on 14 Mar 2023
thank you it works
Samir
on 1 Jun 2023
it didnt work for me can you help me
Vasant
on 21 Dec 2024
It worked, thank you for the tip.
RATHI DEVI
on 21 Feb 2025
It worked for me. Thank you.
Sean de Wolski
on 6 Feb 2019
2 votes
(Can also be accessed from the file menu > export > to previous version)
7 Comments
Ahmed Gad
on 6 Feb 2019
Sean de Wolski
on 6 Feb 2019
You can open slx in 16b but it has to be slx from 16b or earlier. You'll need the 2018b author to export it to you, point them to the information in my answer.
Ahmed Gad
on 6 Feb 2019
Sean de Wolski
on 6 Feb 2019
Just send them a link to the doc above and ask them to export it for you.
Ahmed Gad
on 6 Feb 2019
Sean de Wolski
on 6 Feb 2019
Edited: Sean de Wolski
on 6 Feb 2019
Welcome!
You're kind of in an unfortunate situation. If you don't know who the author is then you'll need to either install 18b or find someone with 18b (who has all of the requisite toolboxes) to export it for you.
Ahmed Gad
on 7 Feb 2019
SATYAM GUPTA
on 1 Jun 2021
1 vote
If anyone need help in converting from any version to any version, then whatsapp on 9981839572 I feel good to help you out.
16 Comments
Moses Igbinosa
on 26 Aug 2021
What's your country code pls?
Or message me +2347035790549
Waqar Mirza
on 19 Jan 2022
Can you convert a slx file for me.
Waqar Mirza
on 19 Jan 2022
I'll drop a message on your number.
Thank you
Swapnil Sarwade
on 14 Feb 2022
hello plz can u convert file for me.
thank you
Walter Roberson
on 14 Feb 2022
Are you able to attach the file here, and indicate which version you need it converted to?
Mykola Hrebenyuk
on 13 Mar 2023
Edited: Rik
on 14 Mar 2023
Hello! Can you contact me please.
Phone number [removed].
I realy need your help.
Rik
on 14 Mar 2023
@Mykola Hrebenyuk You should post your question here instead of your phone number. If you're able to attach the file your need to convert, you can also ask for a conversion that way.
Mykola Hrebenyuk
on 14 Mar 2023
Edited: Mykola Hrebenyuk
on 14 Mar 2023
Walter Roberson
on 14 Mar 2023
Those are both copyright Mathworks. The first one, File1.slx in particular is quite incomplete in the form you posted.
Where did you find them? Perhaps the context contains enough information to make them useable.
Mykola Hrebenyuk
on 15 Mar 2023
Edited: Walter Roberson
on 15 Mar 2023
I downloaded them from the official site, but I cannot open them.
Saj Zurm
on 21 May 2023
Hello anyone please help convert For me This File to Version 2016a
Walter Roberson
on 21 May 2023
@Saj Zurm it looks like that was added in R2021a. I worry that your R2016a version might not have some of the needed components.
Saj Zurm
on 21 May 2023
Ohh Have you Converted It Yet
Walter Roberson
on 21 May 2023
No. I hesitate to convert copyrighted Mathworks models.
Walter Roberson
on 9 Dec 2024
That particular model is already saved in R2021b.
Considering the number of warnings that the model generates when it is analyzed, I have no confidence at all that it would act properly when saved to R2018b.
- The model contains an algebraic loop with a "saturate" block in it that is preventing the algebraic loop from being broken
- the model contains virtual buses that cross model boundaries
- the model contains many places where the initial block output is not specified but conditions are such that the outputs are not fully defined
- the model contains many places that need to be checked for consistency with the simplified initialization model (which looks like it is turned off)
- other issues as well
Saeed Rezaee
on 6 Jun 2021
0 votes
I used Chrome and Firefox to access MATLAB online. Each time I tried to upload
some MATLAB Simulink file I got "upload failed" error. Once, I switched into Microsoft Edge
as, the upload was succeeded.
Gloire
on 9 Dec 2024
0 votes
please convert this file to 2018b and 2021a for me !! best regards
https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/443520-help-to-convert-a-slx-file-to-a-previous-version#comment_2754244
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