Category Archives: Medium risk of breaking in future versions

May possibly break in future Matlab versions. Usually indicates a feature in non-widespread use throughout the Matlab code corpus. Future Matlab versions may decide to recode these usages using other methods. If the feature does break in a future Matlab version, then a warning message may appear before the feature completely breaks in some yet-more-future version, but this is not assured.

MLintFailureFiles or: Why can’t I save my m-file?!

Sometimes Matlab gets into a state where it cannot use a valid m-file. This article explains what can be done.

Categories: Medium risk of breaking in future versions, Stock Matlab function
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Common javacomponent problems

The javacomponent function is very useful for placing Java components on-screen, but has a few quirks.

Categories: GUI, Java, Medium risk of breaking in future versions, Semi-documented function
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Types of undocumented Matlab aspects

This article lists the different types of undocumented/unsupported/hidden aspects in Matlab

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Determining axes zoom state

The information of whether or not an axes is zoomed or panned can easily be inferred from an internal undocumented object.

Categories: Handle graphics, Hidden property, Medium risk of breaking in future versions, Stock Matlab function, Undocumented feature
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Uitable cell colors

A few Java-based customizations can transform a plain-looking data table into a lively colored one.

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Tri-state checkbox

Matlab checkboxes can easily be made to support tri-state functionality.

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