How can I update a dependent property

I have a dependent property called battery_level, it is calculated based on other properties initially ( Did that with get method)

But then with time I need to increment its value (every time slot), the problem is that I need a set method to assign its value. the value that I want to update thebattery_level with is also calculated based on other properties. Is it possible to do that ?

classdef UAV < handle
   properties
      id {mustBeNumeric} % UAV identifier
      location
      mAh {mustBeNumeric} % battery milliamp hour
      nominal_voltage %battery nominal voltage in Volt
      battery_weight % battery weight in Kg
      weight %UAV weight in Kg
      state 
      data=0 %Harvested data in bytes 
      nominal_velocity=5 % Velocity in meter per seconds
      velocity=0 % Instant velocity in meter per seconds
   end 
   properties (Dependent)
       battery_level %Battery capacity in Joules 
       total_weight % total UAV weight in Kg
   end
   methods
      function battery_level = get.battery_level(obj)
          battery_level=obj.mAh*obj.nominal_voltage*3.6;
      end
   ...

Answer 1

[Cam Salzberger]

Hello Amine,

Dependent properties aren't just initially calculated based on other properties, they are always calculated using the "get" method you created. Even if you just display the object, the property will be recomputed there (assuming it's a public property that is displayed).

So if you need the value of battery_level to update after you step, and it isn't updating, make sure you are updating the properties that are used in the compuation for for battery_level.

If instead you'd rather just have the initial value computed based on other properties, but then would like to manually and directly set the value later, don't use dependent properties. Instead, set the initial value in the object constructor.

-Cam