| MATLAB Function Reference | |
Workspace, Search Path, and File Operations
Workspace
| assignin | Assign value to variable in specified workspace |
| clear | Remove items from workspace, freeing up system memory |
| evalin | Execute MATLAB expression in specified workspace |
| exist | Check if variables or functions are defined |
| openvar | Open workspace variable in Array Editor for graphical editing |
| pack | Consolidate workspace memory |
| uiimport | Open Import Wizard interface to import data |
| which | Locate functions and files |
| who, whos | List variables in workspace |
| workspace | Display Workspace browser, a tool for managing workspace |
Search Path
| addpath | Add directories to MATLAB search path |
| genpath | Generate path string |
| partialpath | Partial pathname description |
| path | View or change MATLAB directory search path |
| path2rc | Replaced by savepath |
| pathdef | List of directories in MATLAB search path |
| pathsep | Return path separator for current platform |
| pathtool | Open Set Path dialog box to view and change MATLAB path |
| restoredefaultpath | Restore default MATLAB search path |
| rmpath | Remove directories from MATLAB search path |
| savepath | Save current MATLAB search path to pathdef.m file |
File Operations
| cd | Change working directory |
| copyfile | Copy file or directory |
| delete | Delete files or graphics objects |
| dir | Display directory listing |
| exist | Check if variables or functions are defined |
| fileattrib | Set or get attributes of file or directory |
| filebrowser | Display Current Directory browser, a tool for viewing files |
| isdir | Determine if input is directory |
| lookfor | Search for keyword in all help entries |
| ls | Display directory contents on UNIX system |
| matlabroot | Return root directory of MATLAB installation |
| mkdir | Make new directory |
| movefile | Move file or directory |
| pwd | Identify current directory |
| recycle | Set option to move deleted files to recycle folder |
| rehash | Refresh function and file system path caches |
| rmdir | Remove directory |
| type | Display contents of file |
| web | Open Web site or file in Web browser or Help browser |
| what | List MATLAB files in current directory |
| which | Locate functions and files |
See also File I/O functions.
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