MATLAB Object-Oriented Programming

Use of Editor and Debugger with Classes

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“Write Class Code in the Editor” on page 5-49

“How to Refer to Class Files” on page 5-49

“How to Debug Class Files” on page 5-50

Write Class Code in the Editor

The MATLAB code editor provides an effective environment for class development. The

Code Analyzer, which is built into the editor, check code for problems and provides

information on fixing these problems. For information on editor use and features, see

edit.

How to Refer to Class Files

Define classes in files just like scripts and functions. To use the editor or debugger with a

class file, use the full class name. For example, suppose the file for a class, myclass.m is

in the following location:

+PackFld1/+PackFld2/@myclass/myclass.m

To open myclass.m in the MATLAB editor, you could reference the file using dot-

separated package names:

edit PackFld1.PackFld2.myclass

You could also use path notation:

edit +PackFld1/+PackFld2/@myclass/myclass

If myclass.m is not in a class folder, then enter:

edit +PackFld1/+PackFld2/myclass

To refer to functions inside a package folder, use dot or path separators:

edit PackFld1.PackFld2.packFunction

edit +PackFld1/+PackFld2/packFunction

To refer to a function defined in its own file inside of a class folder, use:

Use of Editor and Debugger with Classes