Problems working with project files

I am an experienced Matlab user but have not done much work with project files. I am trying to set up a project folder prior to making available for other uses are large collection of scripts. When I have tested it out the dependency checker the results I am getting are not helpful and in fact confusion. The folder has about 200 scripts which sits in the project path root folder. However I only add a smaller number to the project. The checker keeps showing dependencies for every file in the path which I don't want. Clearly even after reading the docomentation I still don't understand the material. Even if the folder contains just 10 scripts it is checking dependencies of every file in the folder. How can I prevent this?

Answer 1

[Riya]

Hello Stephen,

As per my understanding you are facing issue while working with program files.

Please note that when working with project files in MATLAB, it's important to understand how the dependency checker works and how to manage dependencies effectively. Here are a few suggestions to address the issues you're facing:

1. Organize your project folder: Make sure your project folder is well-organized with a clear directory structure. Group related scripts into subfolders based on their functionality or purpose. This will help you manage dependencies more efficiently.

2. Add scripts selectively: Instead of adding the entire folder to the project, add only the scripts that are directly related to your project's functionality. This will limit the number of dependencies checked by the dependency checker.

3. Use local functions: If you have scripts that contain helper functions specific to a particular script, consider converting them into local functions within the main script. This way, the dependency checker will recognize them as part of the main script and not as separate dependencies.

4. Exclude unnecessary files: If there are files in your project folder that are not required for your project, you can exclude them from the project. Right-click on the file in the MATLAB Current Folder browser, go to "Add to project," and select "Exclude from project." This will prevent the dependency checker from considering them.

5. Check dependencies manually: Instead of relying solely on the dependency checker, you can manually review the dependencies of each script. Use the "Dependency Report" feature in MATLAB to generate a report that shows the dependencies for a specific script. This can help you identify any unnecessary or incorrect dependencies.

6. Review project settings: Double-check your project settings to ensure they are configured correctly. Go to the "Project" tab in MATLAB and click on "Project Settings." Review the "Paths" and "Dependencies" sections to make sure they align with your project's requirements.

By following these suggestions, you should be able to better manage dependencies and prevent the dependency checker from including unnecessary files in the analysis.

Hope it helps.

[Stephen Forczyk]

Thanks fr your reply