MATLAB Creating Graphical User Interfaces

14 Examples of UIs Created Programmatically

Lists of Items in a Programmatic UI

In this section...

“About the Example” on page 14- 20

“View the Example Code” on page 14- 21

“Use the UI” on page 14- 22

“Program List Master” on page 14- 26

“Add an “Import from File” Option to List Master” on page 14- 31

“Add a “Rename List” Option to List Master” on page 14- 31

About the Example

This example program creates and manages lists, such as to-do lists, phone numbers, or

any set of items. It has these features:

• Ability to create new UIs from an existing List Master UI


• A scrolling list box containing a numbered or unnumbered sequence of items


• A text box and push buttons enabling users to edit, add, delete, and reorder list items


• Capability to import and export list data and to save a list by saving the UI.


• A File menu for creating, opening, and saving UIs.

The left image below shows the items available under the File menu. The right image

shows a sample list.

The File Menu Items UI Containing a Sample List