# im a Beginner to Simulink and FAST V8 **URL:** \ **Category:** Controls\ **Created:** [August 6, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311 "2020-08-06T07:13:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rui.Hao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@Rui.Hao](https://forums.nlr.gov/u/Rui.Hao)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311/1 "2020-08-06T07:13:42Z")
hi all, im a beginner to fast v8, I want to use FAST V8 on Simulink where can i get the NREL 5MW floating turbine model , the old link does not work well Thank you so much! ---
**Author:** ![Jason.Jonkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/nrel/user_avatar/forums.nlr.gov/jason.jonkman/32/3086_2.png) [@Jason.Jonkman](https://forums.nlr.gov/u/Jason.Jonkman)\ **Post date:** [August 6, 2020, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311/2 "2020-08-06T13:04:29Z")
Dear Rui, As I announced here: [Other News](http://forums.nlr.gov/t/other-news/846/1), the NWTC Information Portal crashed before the replacement site is available. I’ve now shared the old FAST v8 archive, which contains the Simulink-FAST v8 interface and NREL 5-MW floating wind turbine models, here: [drive.google.com/drive/folders/ … sp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10Pw8zzOr_YqIgtLmq10XhYpdAveKAWAJ?usp=sharing). Best regards, ---
**Author:** ![Rui.Hao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@Rui.Hao](https://forums.nlr.gov/u/Rui.Hao)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2020, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311/3 "2020-08-07T10:51:20Z")
Dear Jason, thanks for your help! Now i have downloaded the file . And i download a pdf from the link [nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/59195.pdf](https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/59195.pdf) which topic is Simulation for Wind Turbine Generators—With FAST and MATLAB-Simulink Modules. Can i use this file to learn the operation of FAST on Simulink? Thank you so much! All the best! ---
**Author:** ![Jason.Jonkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/nrel/user_avatar/forums.nlr.gov/jason.jonkman/32/3086_2.png) [@Jason.Jonkman](https://forums.nlr.gov/u/Jason.Jonkman)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2020, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311/4 "2020-08-07T13:13:29Z")
Dear Rui.Hao, The basic operation of the FAST v8 interface to Simulink is discussed in the old FAST v7 User’s Guide ([drive.google.com/file/d/17LDwMn … sp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/17LDwMnCVmLfbRWSaVFxxqphVrtawMwlj/view?usp=sharing)). I’m only vaguely familiar with the report you reference, but I believe it provides advanced case studies for application of the FAST-Simulink interface. Best regards, ---
**Author:** ![Rui.Hao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@Rui.Hao](https://forums.nlr.gov/u/Rui.Hao)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2020, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311/5 "2020-08-08T12:11:01Z")
> [@Jason.Jonkman](#): > > Dear Rui.Hao, > > The basic operation of the FAST v8 interface to Simulink is discussed in the old FAST v7 User’s Guide ([drive.google.com/file/d/17LDwMn … sp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/17LDwMnCVmLfbRWSaVFxxqphVrtawMwlj/view?usp=sharing)). > > I’m only vaguely familiar with the report you reference, but I believe it provides advanced case studies for application of the FAST-Simulink interface. > > Best regards, Sorry for answering you late. Thank you for your help! I have followed the document to learn step by step.In the next study，can i continue to ask you for advice？ 💡💡 best wishes! ---
**Author:** ![Rui.Hao](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@Rui.Hao](https://forums.nlr.gov/u/Rui.Hao)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2020, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311/6 "2020-08-08T15:31:00Z")
> [@Jason.Jonkman](#): > > Dear Rui.Hao, > > The basic operation of the FAST v8 interface to Simulink is discussed in the old FAST v7 User’s Guide ([drive.google.com/file/d/17LDwMn … sp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/17LDwMnCVmLfbRWSaVFxxqphVrtawMwlj/view?usp=sharing)). > > I’m only vaguely familiar with the report you reference, but I believe it provides advanced case studies for application of the FAST-Simulink interface. > > Best regards, Dear Jason Sorry to trouble you again . I am using Matlab 2018a. I have read the FAST v8 Interface to Simulink from README\_FAST8 pdf. I run Test01.fst in FAST V8 ,but is has an error as below. Error reported by S-function ‘FAST\_SFunc’ in ‘OpenLoop/FAST Nonlinear Wind Turbine/S-Function’: FAST\_InitializeAll:SrvD\_Init:ValidatePrimaryData:Yaw angle and rate are not commanded from Simulink model. ValidatePrimaryData:Pitch angles are not commanded from Simulink model. ValidatePrimaryData:Generator torque and power are not commanded from Simulink model. ValidatePrimaryData:HSS brake is not commanded from Simulink model. SrvD\_Init:BladedInterface\_Init:The dynamic library …..\CertTest\5MW\_Baseline/ServoData/DISCON\_win32.dll could not be loaded. Check that the file exists in the specified location and that it is compiled for 64-bit applications. Can you help me to solve it ? Thank you very much! Best regards. ---
**Author:** ![Jason.Jonkman](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/nrel/user_avatar/forums.nlr.gov/jason.jonkman/32/3086_2.png) [@Jason.Jonkman](https://forums.nlr.gov/u/Jason.Jonkman)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2020, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.nlr.gov/t/im-a-beginner-to-simulink-and-fast-v8/2311/7 "2020-08-10T12:56:46Z")
Dear Rui.Hao, A similar question has been asked and answered here: [FAST 8.10 Test Cases 18-25 in Simulink - #2 by Jason.Jonkman](http://forums.nlr.gov/t/fast-8-10-test-cases-18-25-in-simulink/1128/2). Yes, we try to answer questions, but please search (in the upper right) before asking. Best regards,