How can i create a standard matlab template for new programs

I like to have the same layout of my code every time i create a new program, at the moment i just copy and paste an .m file. But is there any way it start with the following comments and code each time i make a new file matlab file ?

%
%   Description: 
%
%   Author: Thor P. Nielsen
%   
%   Date: XX-XX-20XX
%
%   Comment: 
%
%   Tests run: 
clear; close; clc

ps. if you have any suggestions for more "stuff" i could/should include in every programme please let me know :)

[Sayyed Ahmad]

I creat some function which is called: CLASS_Template.m and used some KEY_CLASSNAME as a key in this template.

    {
    %codes of CLASS_Template:
    classdef test
        properties (SetAccess='public', GetAccess='public')
            prop;
        end 
        properties (SetAccess='private', GetAccess='public')          
        end
        properties(SetAccess='private', GetAccess='private')          
        end      
        methods
            function o=test(varargin)
                switch nargin
                    case 1
                        o.prop = varargin{1};
                    otherwise
                        error('the number of input proprties doesn''t macht.')
                end
            end          
            function display(o)
                disp('<a href="matlab: helpwin test">test properties:</a>')
                disp(o.prop);
            end     
            function disp(o)
                display(o)
            end     
            function help(o)
                helpwin test
            end
        end
    end
    }

in the second file called CreateClass would the Key replaced with the className.

{
function CreateClass(varargin)
    classname = varargin{1};
    dirname = ['@' classname];
    str_date=datestr(date,'dd.mmm.yyyy');
    [status,message,messageid]=mkdir(dirname);
    pause(1);
    fid = fopen('/Path_to_Template/CLASS_Template.m');
    F = fread(fid, '*char')';
    fclose(fid);
    F=strrep(F, 'KEY_CLASSNAME', classname);
    F=strrep(F, 'KEY_DATE', str_date);
    cd([pwd '\' dirname]);
    fid = fopen([classname '.m'], 'w');
    fwrite(fid, F);
    fclose(fid);
    open([classname '.m'])
end
}

Now you can run the following command

{
>>CreateClass test
}

Depending on your needs you could have more than one key.

I hope you have your answer.

cheers! Ahmad

Answer 1

[Matt Fig]

You could put that code in an m-file then use COPYFILE to copy it to a new m-file, including the intended name.

Say your above template is saved as func_template.m and you want to make a new function named myfunc.m. Save this:

function [] = make_fun(V)
copyfile('func_template.m',V)
edit(V)

Then from the command line:

>> make_fun('myfunc.m')

[Matt Fig]

Fixed a typo.

[DoVile Last Name:]

Where would i have to save

function [] = make_fun(V)
copyfile('func_template.m',V)
edit(V)

?

seems like a good solution but i dont quite get this point

[Matt Fig]

In it's own function m-file. In other words, type:

edit

then when the new window pops up, paste in only that code and save it. So basically you will have the template file and the above, seperate file that copies the template to a new file whenever you want.

[DoVile Last Name:]

Thank you Matt, works perfectly!

Answer 2

[Image Analyst]

Here are some lines of code that you might consider putting at the top of your test scripts. Pick and choose which you want:

clc;    % Clear the command window.
close all;  % Close all figures (except those of imtool.)
imtool close all;  % Close all imtool figures if you have the Image Processing Toolbox.
clear;  % Erase all existing variables. Or clearvars if you want.
workspace;  % Make sure the workspace panel is showing.
format longg;
format compact;

% Change the current folder to the folder of this m-file.
if(~isdeployed)
  cd(fileparts(which(mfilename)));
end
  
% Check that user has the Image Processing Toolbox installed.
hasIPT = license('test', 'image_toolbox');
if ~hasIPT
  % User does not have the toolbox installed.
  message = sprintf('Sorry, but you do not seem to have the Image Processing Toolbox.\nDo you want to try to continue anyway?');
  reply = questdlg(message, 'Toolbox missing', 'Yes', 'No', 'Yes');
  if strcmpi(reply, 'No')
    % User said No, so exit.
    return;
  end
end

[Richard Crozier]

Don't ever put clear or clc at the top of your test scripts. You'll regret it some day (or someone you work with will regret it). If you need a clean workspace, put the test in a function.