How can I make MATLAB open .m files on the same window that is currently open (open as a new tab next to the current tab)?

I recently received a computer from our department and tried to open .m files. (R2017a) Whenever I double-clicked them, they opened in new windows. But these new windows do not include the new .m files that I tried to open; they still had the old tabs that were open already. I also tried to drag and drop .m files to MATLAB window that was open and it didn't let me open them, showing me a circle mouse icon with a cross in it. My labtop has the same version of MATLAB (R2017a) and the things I mentioned above do not happen at all. Can anybody help me with this issue?

[Giacomo Dimundo]

Hi, have you find the solution yet? I've got the same problem, with windows 10 and R2017b. Thanks in advance

Answer 1

[Berke Miraç]

Open the .m file and after that you click Crtl+Shift+D. It helps dock to .m file to main MATLAB page. If it helps please vote :))

[Shahzad]

worked perfectly

[Steven Lord]

The shortcut key may be different on different platforms, though the operation is the same. See the "Undock Tools and Documents" section on this documentation page. I believe if you search the list of shortcuts for the word "dock" you'll find the appropriate shortcut for your platform.

Answer 2

[James Connor]

here is the solution:

download this script and run:

Fila association fix

then open .reg file in folder which will be created

[Nagabhushan SN]

Works like a charm! Highly useful.

[Imean Kush]

Can confirm, it worked perfectly on my MATLAB R2018a.

[Abdalla Elnaggar]

works perfect for matlab R2020a!!

Thanks a lot !

[Getnet Demil]

thank you

works perfect

[Muhammad Munib]

not working for me can anyone guide

Answer 3

[Niraj Gadakari]

You can associate file types to the required MATLAB application. Here is the link that discusses settings to associate file types with a certain application.

[Nagabhushan SN]

Doesn't work properly. Opens .m fles in MatLab, but in a new MatLab window. Doesn't open the .m file in the same window (already open window).

Answer 4

[Johannes Kalliauer]

I have the same problem on linux. That Matlab opens a new Window instead of a new tab, when opening a file from the file-explorer.

Answer 5

[Yutong Xue]

Is there a solution for MAC?

Thank you!