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Extend various functionalities of the MATLAB® desktop using Extension Points (Beta)
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Extend various functionalities of the MATLAB® desktop using Extension Points (Beta)
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mathworks/extension-points-examples
- Owner: mathworks
- License: bsd-3-clause
- Created: 2024-10-18T20:59:56.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-31T19:18:52.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-31T20:19:22.415Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: extension-points, matlab
- Language: MATLAB
- Homepage: https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_env/extend-matlab-using-extension-points-beta.html
- Size: 1.98 MB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: License.txt
- Security: SECURITY.md
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README
# Extension Points Examples (Beta)
[](https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/174625-extension-points-examples)
You can extend various functionalities of the MATLAB® desktop using Extension Points. For example, you can add custom items to the Quick Access Toolbar or change the icon or label for a file type in the Files panel.
Includes examples for the following Extension Points. These customizations are enabled as soon as you install the toolbox.
#### Add an item to the Quick Access Toolbar
`mw.desktop.quickAccess` - Add a new button to the Quick Access Toolbar that triggers a MATLAB callback function.
*Note: This Extension Point is compatible from R2025a onwards.*
#### Add an item to the Files and Projects Panel Context Menus
`mw.desktop.fileBrowsers.contextMenu` - Add new menu items / submenus to the Files Panel and Projects Panel context menus, that show up conditionally (e.g. for specific filetype selections) and triggers a MATLAB callback function when clicked.
*Note: This Extension Point is compatible from R2025a onwards.*
#### Add New Displayed Roots to the Address Bar
`mw.desktop.addressBar.displayedRoots` - Customize the list of displayed roots in the Address Bar.
#### Customize File Type Icons and Labels
`mw.fileTypes.icons` — Specify the icon that displays for a file type in the Files panel, including the File Preview.
`mw.fileTypes.labels` — Specify the label that displays for a file type in the Files panel, including the Type column and File Preview.
#### Custom File Name Validation
`mw.fileTypes.fileNameValidation` — Add filename validation for a file type to ensure the filename is valid when a file of that type / group is created or renamed.
### MathWorks Products (https://www.mathworks.com)
Requires MATLAB release R2024b or newer
- [New Desktop for MATLAB Beta](https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/119593-new-desktop-for-matlab-beta)
## Getting Started
[Extend MATLAB Using Extension Points (Beta)](https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_env/extend-matlab-using-extension-points-beta.html)
You can choose to modify the existing example `extensions.json` within this toolbox or create your own toolbox using the following instructions.
1. Create a JSON-formatted file named `extensions.json` and place it in a folder named `resources` within your toolbox.
2. Add a set of JSON declarations to `extensions.json` that defines your customizations using the Extension Points.
3. Add the folder containing the `resources` folder to the MATLAB path. To add the folder to the path, use the `addpath` function or right-click the folder in the Files panel and select `Add to Path` > `Selected Folders and Subfolders`.
## License
The license is available in the License.txt file in this GitHub repository.
## Community Support
[MATLAB Central](https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral)
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