Matlab Engine API for python

Hi,

I am trying to install Matlab Engine API for python. I have getting the error as Acess denied. I have changed the settings of Matlab to full control, still the problem is not resolved. Let me know how to install.

Following error is repeating

[Yongjian Feng]

Why do you run "system('python setup.py install')" in matlab command line window instead of running "python setup.py install" directly on a terminal? They shall be the same in most cases, but you might not get enough priviledges when running inside matlab.

[Nalla Muthu]

Hi Yongian Feng,

I have tried in system prompt but same error is repeating. I have tried python setup.py install in Matlab is showing error as unrecongnized function or variable python

Answer 1

[Infinite_king]

Hi Nalla Muthu,

The issue appears to be related to a lack of directory permissions. To potentially resolve the issue, you can follow the troubleshooting steps outlined below,

1. Check if you have read/write access to the location 'C:\Program Files\WindowsApps'. Write access is needed for the installation.
2. Open the Command prompt or MATLAB in administrator mode.
3. Make sure the following requirements are met, https://pypi.org/project/matlabengine/#:~:text=from%20Python%20code.-,Requirements,-Required%20MathWorks%20Products
4. Checkout the following troubleshooting steps, https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_external/install-the-matlab-engine-for-python.html#mw_4b80d62e-4375-4310-b350-d3f4c509c83e:~:text=for%20Python.-,Troubleshooting%20MATLAB%20Engine%20API%20for%20Python%20Installation,-Make%20sure%20that

Hope this is helpful.