unable to load file in Matlab Answers

I have been unable to load data from a file in Matab Answers for a week or more. I can attach a data file to my answer by clicking on the paper clip icon, then specifying the file. When I try to load the file, I get an error message: 'Unable to find file or directory.'. I have tried .mat and .txt and .csv files, with the same results. I have tried loading a file from my computer, and I have tried loading a file from the thread, with the same result. When I try the loading the same file in regular Matlab, there is no problem. Example:

a=load('data.txt');

Error using load
Unable to find file or directory 'data.txt'.

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Suggestions? Thank you.

[Walter Roberson]

This has already been reported, https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/discussions/general/877440-known-problems-in-matlab-answers/2617019#reply_2617019

[William Rose]

@Walter Roberson, thank you.

Answer 1

[DGM]

I've noticed that at least for image files, it can suffice to use the direct link to the file instead of the relative path. Apparently load() and fileread() behave differently when given a url though.

That said, even imread() will seemingly randomly fail to find the file when given the url. I end up running it again and it works.

[William Rose]

@DGM, thank you for your suggestion. If you move your comment to an answer, I would like to accept it.