Overview

MATLAB ("Matrix Laboratory") is a high-level language and interactive environment for numerical computation, data analysis, algorithm development, and modeling โ€” excelling at matrix and array operations.

Getting started

  1. Open the OnDemand portal and authenticate with NetID + DUO
  2. Launch via the MATLAB icon or Interactive Apps โ†’ MATLAB (under GUIs)
  3. Configure: MATLAB version, queue, time limit, cores, and nodes (1 node typically suffices); optional email notification
  4. Monitor Queued โ†’ Starting โ†’ Running, then open MATLAB in a new browser tab

Session options

  • Adjust compression and image-quality settings for the remote display
  • Generate a view-only shareable link letting other SeaWulf account holders observe your session in read-only mode

Working with files

Access and modify scripts from home, scratch, or project directories; use relative paths or mounted directories to structure your workflow.

Screenshots

MATLAB settings page for selecting MATLAB version, queue, time limit, cores, and nodes
MATLAB settings page for selecting MATLAB version, queue, time limit, cores, and nodes
MATLAB starting session page showing status progression and options to open MATLAB, adjust compression/image quality, and share links
MATLAB starting session page showing status progression and options to open MATLAB, adjust compression/image quality, and share links
Main MATLAB workspace after launching in the browser
Main MATLAB workspace after launching in the browser
Applies to SeaWulf