metaproperty(classN​ame, propertyName)

Retrieve meta.property objects more easily.

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Includes these three functions:
- metaproperty(className, propertyName)
- metaproperties(className)
- meta.property.fromName(className, propertyName)

Retrieving meta.class objects in MATLAB is conveniently done through the ?-operator and metaclass- or meta.class.fromName-functions. This submission aims to provide similar ways to retrieve meta.property objects.

The metaproperty function is very flexible with its inputs.

A prominent example where meta.property objects are needed is the construction of event.proplistener objects.

Also have a look at the help for these functions to learn more about them. The metaproperty function takes optional arguments to filter the results based on property attributes.

Cite As

Roman Müller-Hainbach (2026). metaproperty(className, propertyName) (https://au.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/66919-metaproperty-classname-propertyname), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Acknowledgements

Inspired by: strlookup

Categories

Find more on Class Introspection and Metadata in Help Center and MATLAB Answers

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0