how do I reload last session in matlab and not lose anything in student versions?

I have student version of matlab. WHen I was using the on-line version in a course, the software always saved what I was doing, the whole math sheet including all commands used, and restored it when I started the on-line version. THis student version erases everything. How do I save the student version and have it work like the on-line version, saving every command? THe command box itself can be hard to find when I start the student version.

Answer 1

[Wilson A N]

I believe this may because the option 'Don't save history file' may be checked.

In that case, you can save the command history by enabling the option by navigating to Preferences->Command History. Uncheck the option 'Don't save history file' and restart MATLAB.

For information on the Command History can be found in the following link:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_env/command-history.html

Now since you are finding it difficult to open and dock the Command Window each time, just save the current layout. Also check the Docked option found in Home->Layout->Show->Command History.

You can also refer to the following link which gives more information on how to optimize your MATLAB Desktop Environment:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_env/optimize-desktop-layout-for-limited-screen-space.html