How do I create my own MATLAB Toolbox and a list of its contents?

How do I create my own MATLAB Toolbox and a list of its contents? How can I get a list of functions in a directory by using 'help directory_name'?

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

A toolbox is a collection of user-written MATLAB files. To make your own toolbox, put the MATLAB files for the toolbox in one or more directories and then add these directories to the MATLAB Path. You can use PATHTOOL to bring up the Path Browser so you can add directories to the MATLAB Path. Use the "Path" menu in the Path Browser. We suggest placing your files outside of the MATLAB directory tree, and then including that directory on your path, instead of working inside the MATLAB directory tree.

For information on how to add help and demos for your own toolbox, please refer to the documentation at:

http://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2011b/techdoc/matlab_prog/f3-40511.html#bsf0yi2

You may access the same page locally by typing the following at the MATLAB prompt:

web([docroot '/techdoc/matlab_prog/f3-40511.html#bsf0yi2'])

Answer 2

[Rob Purser]

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