Solving an mput (FTP) hang problem
Matlab may hang when using passive FTP commands such as mput and dir. A simple workaround is available to fix this.
Java
Accessing internal Java class members
Java inner classes and enumerations can be used in Matlab with a bit of tweaking.
Static Java classpath hacks
Several hacks that facilitate using the static Java classpath in Matlab are explained.
JGraph in Matlab figures
JGraph is a powerful open-source Java library that can easily be integrated in Matlab figures.
Sliders in Matlab GUI
Professional-looking slider controls can easily be integrated in Matlab GUI.
Auto-completion widget
Matlab includes a variety of undocumented internal controls that can be used for an auto-completion component.
Frameless (undecorated) figure windows
Matlab figure windows can be made undecorated (borderless, title-less).
Customizing Matlab uipanels
Matlab uipanel controls can be customized using Java in ways that are impossible with plain Matlab.
Customizing combobox popups
Matlab combobox (dropdown) popups can be customized in a variety of ways.
Customizing listbox/combobox items
Matlab listboxes can be customized using custom Java cell-renderers.