This tutorial will cover how to create an interactive MATLAB session on the Aloe supercomputer through the interactive MATLAB graphical application. This is an ideal approach for new users as they become familiar with the supercomputer. This is also ideal for code that is being developed or tested before it is submitted as a batch job.

Using the Interactive MATLAB Graphical Application

The interactive MATLAB graphical application is available through the web portal. To access this application, follow these steps:

1. Connect to the web portal and log on with your credentials.

2. Select “Interactive Apps“ in the navigation bar then select “MATLAB“.

3. You will be directed to a request form. This form will be used to request resources for your interactive session. An explanation of these resources can be found in this “Requesting Resources on Aloe“ guide.

4. Specify the resources needed for your job and select “Launch“.

5. You will be directed to a window with details about your job. Select “Launch MATLAB“ and the interactive MATLAB graphical application will open:

Open

This is a screenshot of the the interactive MATLAB graphical application. It looks and feels the same as it does on your workstation, but the capability of the supercomputer. This includes access to multiple cores, multiple nodes, GPUs, more memory, and MATLAB toolboxes.