R2009a introduces Extended M-Lint: a new set of tooltips in the MATLAB Editor that provide on-demand additional information about a particular message. The following images show the new R2009a M-Lint… read more >>

R2009a (version 7.8) is here! These releases sure do come quickly.  Below, I’ve called out some of my favorite new and updated Desktop features.
Be sure to let us know what you think of these… read more >>

Now that I’ve got your attention.
A few months ago, Richard asked how he can get a MATLAB trial. In my response I pointed him directly to the request a trial website.
But you can download… read more >>

The MATLAB File Exchange is a great place to share MATLAB code, but did you know it can be used to share other MATLAB related files as well?
Recently, Peter (a MATLAB Desktop developer and frequent… read more >>

In my last post, I described how to create and display the Contents.m for a folder. I admit to having an agenda with that post. The Contents.m is one technique MathWorks toolbox authors (such as… read more >>

Well, it may not be as “action” packed as the movies, but it is a go-to place for operations on files and directories.

Have you used the Actions button? We’re interested in… read more >>

I’ve talked a lot about wanting to improve the platform fidelity of the MATLAB Desktop. Along those lines, I think it’s also important to improve the consistency of the MATLAB Desktop. In… read more >>

MATLAB provides a few command line tools to figure out what functions you have available in a directory. There’s dir, what, and of course, help. Using the help function with a directory (or… read more >>

Do you want to know more information about a file listed in the Current Directory Browser? The Details Panel is just what you need. You can view the structure of files as well as interact with… read more >>

I consider myself to be a pretty good cook, but I am no Top Chef. On Top Chef the contestants have to cook their ingredients perfectly, which requires single-degree control of the temperature… read more >>