User`s guide

Graphics and 3-D Visualization
17-35
Handle Graphics Not Supported Under -nojvm Startup Option
If you start MATLAB with matlab -nojvm (which disables Java) you will receive a
warning when you attempt to create or load figures, open GUIs, print or capture figures
using getframe.
Compatibility Considerations
For information, see “Changes to -nojvm Startup Option” on page 17-4 in the Desktop
Tools and Development Environment release notes.