Common javacomponent problems
The javacomponent function is very useful for placing Java components on-screen, but has a few quirks.
GUI
Multi-line tooltips
Multi-line tooltips are very easy to set up, once you know your way around a few undocumented hiccups.
Uitable cell colors
A few Java-based customizations can transform a plain-looking data table into a lively colored one.
Tri-state checkbox
Matlab checkboxes can easily be made to support tri-state functionality.
Uitable customization report
Matlab's uitable can be customized in many different ways. A detailed report explains how.
Uitable sorting
Matlab's uitables can be sortable using simple undocumented features
Color selection components
Matlab has several internal color-selection components that can easily be integrated in Matlab GUI
Minimize/maximize figure window
Matlab figure windows can easily be maximized, minimized and restored using a bit of undocumented magic powder
Borderless button used for plot properties
A borderless button can be used to add unobtrusive functionality to plot axes
Plot-type selection components
Several built-in components enable programmatic plot-type selection in Matlab GUI - this article explains how