Console versus splash screen ?

Using R2017a, I can get a splash screen to display if the "MS-DOS" console is configured to go away OR I can keep the console window open but then the splash screen refuses to display. I can not get the console AND the splash screen to display in the same build. Anybody know the trick (or is this a known bug?)

Answer 1

[Nihal]

To achieve both a splash screen and a console window in a MATLAB R2017a standalone application, consider these theoretical strategies:

1. Custom Splash Screen: Instead of relying on built-in splash screen behavior, implement a splash screen directly in your application. This way, you have full control over when and how it appears, regardless of console settings.
2. Runtime Options: Use the -R option in the mcc command to specify runtime behaviors. Experiment with different settings to manage console and graphical outputs. For instance, -R -nojvm can influence how GUI elements are handled.
3. Separate Execution: If both elements cannot coexist due to limitations, consider launching the console and application separately. This can be done using a script or batch file to start both processes independently.
4. Logging: If console output is primarily for debugging, consider redirecting output to a log file. This allows the splash screen to function without interference from the console.

These strategies allow for flexibility in managing both console and GUI elements in your application.