User`s guide

R14SP3
23-2
Desktop Tools and Development Environment
Startup and Shutdown
New features and changes introduced in this version are described here.
Startup Option, –nodesktop, on Windows Platforms No Longer has Menu Bar and Toolbar; Use
Function Equivalents Instead
The behavior of MATLAB software when started on Microsoft Windows platformswith
the -nodesktop option has changed. The MATLAB Command Window no longer
displays a menu bar or toolbar. This change resolves a number of problems that occurred
in previous versions when running MATLAB in -nodesktop mode on Windows
platforms.
Compatibility Considerations
Use equivalent functions instead of the menu and toolbar.
Instead of using the File > Preferences menu to modify the font or colors used in
the Command Window, run preferences -nodesktop. For more information, see
“preferences Function Now Supports -nodesktop Option” on page 23-5.
Desktop
New features and changes introduced in this version are organized by these topics:
• “Arranging Windows and Documents” on page 23-2
• “Preferences Directory Added for R14SP3; Supplements R14 Directory” on page
23-3
• “Preferences Changes for Fonts, Hyperlinks, and -nodesktop” on page 23-4
• “info.xml File Automatic Validation; Shows Warnings for Invalid Constructs” on page
23-5
• “Other Desktop Changes” on page 23-5
Arranging Windows and Documents
Figure Windows Now Dockable on Macintosh Platforms
On Apple Macintosh platforms, figure windows are now dockable.