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Returns a cell array of all files matching the wildcard expression "refiles" beginning in the root folder "root". Includes subdirectories.
%---Example:
mfiles = getfilenames('c:\','*.m') will return all .m files on the c drive to the cell array "mfiles".
Cite As
Joseph Burgel (2026). getfilenames.m (https://au.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/2118-getfilenames-m), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
General Information
- Version 1.4.0.0 (1.82 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
| Version | Published | Release Notes | Action |
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| 1.4.0.0 | Bug Fix |
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| 1.3.0.0 | Thanks to Kenn Sebesta. His Comments: Hi, I fixed getfilenames.m to work with Mac. I'm betting it works with
The secret ingredient was `fullfile`, which lets Matlab decide for
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| 1.2.0.0 | Bug fix on line 36. Changed 'cd' to 'root'. Thanks Elena. |
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| 1.1.0.0 | Removed the cd to other folders per suggestion. Now, it stays in the folder where it was called. Also added ability to simply return all subfolder names only if a single root folder argument is passed. |
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| 1.0.0.0 |
