How can I create a list of .m files currently open in the editor?

Is there a way to create a list of .m files currently open in the editor? I frequently jump between several projects. It would be very handy to remember which .m files I had open when working in a particular directory so that I can automatically re-open them when I resume work on that project. That way, I can easily pick up from where I left off. I am thinking of creating a script for this purpose. I do not want to simply open every .m file in the current directory. Also, I might have .m files open from my own toolbox.

[Image Analyst]

Do you mean currently showing in the Current Folder panel, rather than "currently open in the editor"? Because there is no need to reopen files if they're already open.

[dpb]

IIR(ead)C think he's thinking of saving the resulting list while working on a given project then using it at a later time to restore the same list when coming back.

Towards a more general project-oriented workspace environment some of the other language IDEs have.

As an aside, while TMW has done much in many areas regarding the ability of the editor to diagnose code in m-files, overall as a programming editor it's kinda' weak.

Answer 1

[Jacob Halbrooks]

The MATLAB Editor API should handle this. Try:

 >> openFiles = matlab.desktop.editor.getAll;
 >> fileNames = {openFiles.Filename};

[John Anderson]

Perfect! That is exactly what I needed. Thanks!