Open/close matlab app through command window

Hi

I am developing a Matlab app, and I would like to give two options to the user, - the GUI or programming using functions developed in the app. Is there any way I can run/close an app, without opening the GUI, through command window prompts, and when user clicks on the app-icon the GUI should open just like usual apps.

Thanks

-Punit

[George Lazaridis]

Yes, you can type !*here you put the pathname of your executable* and the target application will open. Also, check the winopen() function if you need a file to open with a default windows application.

Cheers

[Punit]

I'm novice in this filed so I need a little more guidance. When I package my app I need to specify the mainfile, which is the GUI file. Then I install the packaged app which creates the necessary files and folders in Matlab/MyApp folder. I think when I run installed app from the 'Apps' toolbar, matlab adds all the necessary paths and runs the main file i.e. the GUI. When I quit the app, matlab removes all the added paths, and hence I can not use any app programs. Now my real question is how do I run the app without the 'Apps tool strip'. And can I run the app without running the main file so that only the paths will be added. In other words I want something similar to

begin(MyApp)

app commands

end(MyApp)

[Punit]

I Think I have found partial answer!

I can use matlab.apputil.run('MyApp') to start an app. Now I just need to figure out how to suppress the GUI

thanks -Punit

Answer 1

[David Barry]

Based on your comments it sounds like you should package your code as a toolbox. Toolbox code would then always be available on a users path. You can also distribute apps within toolboxes so you can still keep the app available in the app gallery. Take a look at the doc .