Write code compatible with Matlab 7.1?

I need to write code that will run with Matlab 7.1. Where can I find the list of functions and commands that were available under 7.1? I am using R2012a

Answer 1

[the cyclist]

See this page for archived documentation:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/doc-archives.html

Answer 2

[Jan]

Although there are lists of commands and release notes, both are not complete. On one hand not all changes and bugs have been documented, on the other hand there have been useful undocumented commands and feature.

When you have an active license to a modern release, you can download old releases also. I recommend testing your program in 7.1, when compatibility is required.

I have to create programs which run under 6.5, 7.0, 7.8 to 7.13 and any smart guessing of the compatibility is impossible. Better create an exhaustive set of unittest function and let them run on the customers computer. E.g. missing toolboxes or individually patched Matlab functions will be considered then.

[Andreas Goser]

I agree that it is better to develop the code in MATLAB 7.1 then to be sure it is working. And indeed it is typically part of a license to be able to install multiple releases in parallel.