16 Packaging GUIs as Apps
Share Apps
To share your app with others, give them the .mlappinstall file. All files you
added when you packaged the app are included in the .mlappinstall file. When the
recipients install your app, they do not need to be concerned with the MATLAB path or
other installation details. The .mlappinstall file manages that for them.You can share your app with others by attaching the .mlappinstall file to an email
message, or using any other method you typically use to share files. Such methods can
include uploading to MATLAB Central File Exchange. Provide instructions on installing
your app by referring them to “Install or Reinstall App” on page 15-5.Note:While .mlappinstall files can contain any files you specify, MATLAB Central
File Exchange places additional limitations on submissions. Your app cannot be
submitted to File Exchange when it contains any of the following:- MEX-files
- Other binary executable files, such as DLLs or ActiveX controls. (Data and image files
are typically acceptable.)