issues with "set path"

I'm running OSX 10.7.5 and using Matlab 2011A (Student Version) and have recently encountered a small problem. When I update my path file (file >> setpath >> add some new directory and then save changes), any changes I made are gone the next time I open the Matlab application. Interestingly, the directories and subdirectories I had added to my path months ago are still there.

Any thoughts on why this might be happening? Fixes?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

[Image Analyst]

Try calling savepath() after you call setpath().

[Richard]

No dice. As a workaround, I tried manually editing my pathdef.m file and found that this works. So I'll stick with that for a while.

[Image Analyst]

Editing your startup.m file to set the path each time would be more preferred I believe.