Hey there! I’ve walked through TargetLink to Simulink conversions a few times, so let’s tackle your two questions directly:

Here’s a practical step-by-step approach that works for most scenarios:

• First, launch your TargetLink model in MATLAB/Simulink. You’ll need the TargetLink plugin active (we’ll cover the license part next) to view and edit the model properly.
• Pinpoint all TargetLink-specific blocks—think TL Calibration Parameter, TL Input/Output, or any logic wrapped in TargetLink containers. These are the elements you’ll need to replace or unpack.
  • For I/O and calibration parameters: Swap them out for native Simulink equivalents. Use standard Inport/Outport blocks instead of TargetLink’s I/O, and Parameter blocks (set to tunable if you need calibration functionality) in place of TL calibration parameters.
  • For TargetLink-wrapped logic: Right-click the container block, navigate to TargetLink > Unpack to reveal the underlying native Simulink blocks. If the logic uses TargetLink-specific code generation features, you’ll have to rebuild that part using Simulink’s native blocks or MATLAB Function blocks.
• After making all changes, run slcheck to scan for any leftover TargetLink dependencies. Don’t skip thorough testing—compare the converted model’s output with the original to ensure behavior matches exactly.

The clear, straightforward answer is: Yes, you need a valid TargetLink license to perform this conversion. Here’s why:

• You can’t even open a TargetLink model in Simulink without the TargetLink plugin, which requires an active license. Simulink doesn’t natively recognize TargetLink’s proprietary block types.
• The unpack tool for TargetLink containers is only accessible when the license is active. Without it, you can’t access the Simulink logic hidden inside those containers.
• Even if you plan to manually rebuild blocks from scratch, you’ll need to reference the original TargetLink model to replicate its behavior—and that requires opening the model, which again needs the license.
• Good news though: Once the conversion is complete and you’ve confirmed there are no TargetLink elements left, you won’t need the license to use or modify the pure Simulink model going forward.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Ehsan Khoshbakht