How do I save the MATLAB desktop state without exiting?

I would like to know if there is a way of having the MATLAB desktop save its state without exiting. I would like to save the list of open files, screen position, etc, the things it usually saves when you exit, without actually exiting. My MATLAB is crashing a lot lately, and when it crashes, the Editor state does not get saved. When I start it up again, it has the same state as the end of the previous session. I would like to be able have an option to save without needing to quit and restart.

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

This enhancement has been incorporated in Release 2008a (R2008a). For previous product releases, read below for any possible workarounds:

As a workaround, you can try a utility function named EXMANAGER from the MATLAB Central File Exchange. It is useful for saving workspace, figures and diary. You can find it at the following URL:

exmanager - File Exchange - MATLAB Central (mathworks.com)