Displaying Simulink dimension overlays on output ports only

When creating Simulink models with multidimensional signals, it's informative (for understanding) and helpful (for debugging) to leave the signal dimension debug overlays turned on.

Simulink displays the dimensions on both block outputs and inputs. While it's helpful is there is a conflict, it is redundant and needlessly clutters the diagrams when they are the same (as they must be to compile). It's especially distracting when you also need to name your signals and view data types (see examples below).

Is it possible to display Simulink signal dimension debug overlays on output ports only, at least after the diagram has compiled?

Answer 1

[Arka]

Hi,

As per my knowledge, the toggle for Signal Dimensions makes the dimensions visible on both ends of the signal. It is not possible to change this in a way that the dimensions are visible on only the output side.

To make the model look less congested, you can try spacing out the blocks.

[Michael]

Thanks, @Arka!

Thanks for confirming that spacing out the blocks is the only solution. This is what I wind up doing, but it is often frustrating with even moderate size models. You also have to avoid this extra text when routing wires between blocks, further enlarging the diagram.

It seems like removing the default display of this redundant information would improve the clarity of simulink model diagrams.

Can I submit a feature request for this?

[Arka]

Hi! Yes, you can submit a service request for the same.