Invalid MEX-File

Problem

Message says: "Failed While Running Modules - Invalid MEX-file"

Solution

Microsoft's Visual Studio must be installed to run ABCTracker's MEX plugins. 

1. Download Visual Studio Community 2017 here
2. During installation, select the following options:
   • Desktop development with C++
   • C++/CLI support (in pane on right, see image below)
     
     
     
     
3. Reboot computer after installation and re-run ABCTracker

Technical Details

To increase efficiency, ABCTracker integrates C/C++ plugins into MATLAB functions through MEX files. However, when transferring these ABCTracker files to another computer, it is necessary to use a runtime compiler to built a platform specific version of these C/C++ files. ABCTracker compiles these files using Visual Studio.

MATLAB articles:

• C MEX Files
• Run MEX File You Receive from Someone Else