User`s guide

Desktop Tools and Development Environment
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Compatibility Considerations
If you use a specific version of Sun Microsystems Java with MATLAB on the Solaris
platform, this change might impact your work.
Changes to Abnormal Termination Process
When MATLAB encounters a serious problem, such as a segmentation violation, a dialog
box opens to notify you about the problem. From the dialog box, you can close MATLAB,
or try to save your work in progress before closing.
If you try to save your work in progress, be aware that MATLAB is in an unreliable state
and you should exit MATLAB as soon as you finish saving your work. The Command
Window displays the message Please exit and restart MATLAB to the left of the
prompt, which reminds you to discontinue use. For more information, see Abnormal
Termination.
Compatibility Considerations
In previous versions, when MATLAB encountered a serious problem, an error message
appeared in the Command Window that instructed you to close MATLAB.
With multithreaded computation enabled, a platform-specific dialog box appeared, from
which you immediately closed MATLAB.
Desktop
New features and changes introduced in Version 7.6 (R2008a) are:
• “Customize the MATLAB Desktop and Editor Toolbars” on page 18-5
• “Clear a Browser with New Method” on page 18-7
• “Manage Your License” on page 18-7
• “Check for Updates Feature Enhanced” on page 18-7
Customize the MATLAB Desktop and Editor Toolbars
Rearrange, add, or remove buttons and other controls from the MATLAB desktop or
Editor toolbars using File > Preferences > Toolbars. Alternatively, right-click a
toolbar and select Customize from the context menu.