Problems including MATLAB “engine.h” for C++ code

Question

I am trying to run the example code from the MATLAB Doc, but when I try to build the project in Visual Studio I get this error

fatal error C1083: Cannot open inc         


        

Answer 1

While the Jav_Rock's answer is completely correct, I want to add information about one of the points:

1.- Set Path variable in Advanced System Settings-> environment variables: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2010a\bin\win64 (or the path where libeng.dll is located)

I spent three hours to understant what does it means, so I want to clarify this moment for future researchers. You need to add the path of MATLAB Engine dll libraries to your Windows. We can do it this way:

My Computer -> right click: Settings. Opened System window. Left bottom corner: Advanced System Settings

Advanced Tab

In the Environment variables for your user press Create... button and add this one: Variable name: PATH Variable value: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2016a\bin\win64

This path is reference on where is your libeng.dll located. Important moment: it can require to restart VS or even restart computer.