MATLAB Object-Oriented Programming

Attribute Specification

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“Attribute Syntax” on page 5-22

“Attribute Descriptions” on page 5-22

“Attribute Values” on page 5-23

“Simpler Syntax for true/false Attributes” on page 5-23

Attribute Syntax

Attributes modify the behavior of classes and class components (properties, methods, and

events). Attributes enable you to define useful behaviors without writing complicated

code. For example, you can create a read-only property by setting its SetAccess

attribute to private, but leaving its GetAccess attribute set to public:

properties (SetAccess = private)

ScreenSize = getScreenSize

end

All class definition blocks (classdef, properties, methods, and events) support

specific attributes. All attributes have default values. Specify attribute values only in

cases where you want to change from the default value to another predefined value.

NoteSpecify the value of a particular attribute only once in any component block.

Attribute Descriptions

For lists of supported attributes, see:

• “Class Attributes” on page 6-6


• “Property Attributes” on page 8-9


• “Method Attributes” on page 9-5


• “Event Attributes” on page 11-19

5 Class Definition—Syntax Reference