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Purpose
Xcos is a graphical editor for designing hybrid dynamical systems models in discrete and continuous time domains.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Audience
The maker describes Xcos as suited to industrial and academic needs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · scilab.org
Support
The Scilab history page says the company offers professional services and support for Scilab.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Headquarters
Vélizy-Villacoublay, FranceRead 28 Sep 2026 · scilab.org
Authoring tools
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · scilab.org
Compiler requirement
A C compiler is listed as optional for general installation but is needed for Modelica use in Xcos.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Delivery mode
desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · scilab.org
FMI integration
The maker offers an FMI toolbox for Model-Exchange and Co-Simulation with Scilab and Xcos, with enterprise integration services available.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Lesson library
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · scilab.org
Model composition
Users can manage superblocks for model reuse and simplification, and create configurable or conditionally executed subsystems.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Model workflow
Models can be designed, loaded, saved, compiled, and simulated.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Modelica
Scilab lists Modelica block creation and customization among Xcos capabilities.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Offline access
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · scilab.org
Palettes
Xcos provides standard palettes and blocks, and supports user-defined palettes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Platform availability
The Scilab distribution that includes Xcos is available for Windows, Linux, and Intel or ARM macOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Signal types
All Scilab data types are available for signal definition.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org
Use cases
Xcos supports modeling mechanical systems, hydraulic circuits, and control systems for industrial and academic needs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Freely available and distributed with Scilab Read 11 Oct 2026 · scilab.org

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