Runnin a Matlab function in a new Matlab instance by using the system command

Within a running Matlab instance I need to run a function with arguments in a new Matlab instance. This is the code of the function (for simplicity this is a dummy test function replicating my needs):

function res = networkID(inp)

res = inp;

save('netID.mat','inp');

disp('processing done');

return

This is the code of the call:

x = 'HFR_WHub_TEST';
logFilename = 'Test.log';
system(['/usr/local/MATLAB/R2018a/bin/matlab -nosplash -nodesktop -r ''networkID(''' x '''); quit'' -logfile ' logFilename ' &'])

The log file reports this:

< M A T L A B (R) >

Copyright 1984-2018 The MathWorks, Inc.

R2018a (9.4.0.813654) 64-bit (glnxa64)

February 23, 2018

[Warning: Function count has the same name as a MATLAB builtin. We suggest you

rename the function to avoid a potential name conflict.]

To get started, type one of these: helpwin, helpdesk, or demo.

For product information, visit www.mathworks.com.

{Undefined function or variable 'HFR_WHub_TEST'.

}

Can anybody tell me if it is possibile to let it work and how?

Thanks.

Answer 1

[Jonas]

Hello Lorenzo, I am facing the same challenge. I want to call a function but it should run in a new matlab instance. Have you solved the problem? Greetings!