SLX File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extensions .slx
Format Type ZIP-based compressed package
Primary Application MathWorks Simulink
Used For Storing Simulink models
Content Type XML and MATLAB code files
Advantages Reduced file size compared to .mdl, easier version control
Compatibility Simulink R2012a and later versions
Editable Yes, through Simulink
MIME Type application/x-slx
Binary or Text Binary (ZIP compressed)
Direct Open in MATLAB Yes
Standardization Proprietary, MathWorks
File Structure Package container with XML metadata, MATLAB function blocks, and other resources
Archiving Feature Yes, ZIP compression
Support for Model Reference Yes
Embedded MATLAB Code Allowed
Simulink Version Dependency Models saved in .slx format can't be opened in versions before R2012a
Library Linking Supported
Subsystem Support Yes
Graphical Interface Simulink Editor
Automated Code Generation Supported
Interoperability Can be integrated with MATLAB scripts and functions