Break a code in intermediate function

Hi, I am trying to break a code in an intermediate function of the whole procedure I am running. For example, I run "my_script.m" which calls an intermediate function "my_function.m". I would like to break/pause the code at line 15 of "my_function.m". It is basic programming feature, but (surprsingly) couldnt do it or find quick instructions in the internet. I am grateful for any help. Thanks.

Answer 1

[Star Strider]

Would the pause function do what you want? Also, see the list of related functions at the end of that page.

[Marcelo Sena]

Pause seems to be a nice alternative, althogh I cant run the remaining code line by line as in debugging mode. Do you have any other suggestions? But thanks nonetheless, its already helpful.

[Marcelo Sena]

Ok, just found the problem. I had a clear all which was clearing the break code.

[Star Strider]

My pleasure.

What do you want to do with the paused code? What do you want to do at Line 15 of "my_function.m"?

If you want to examine or change a variable, another option is inputdlg and its friends (listed in and at the end of that page). One benefit of inputdlg is that it and its friends don’t clutter the Command Window.

Answer 2

[Sean de Wolski]

>>dbstop in my_function at 15

Or click the - next to the line number in the editor. Doc:

>>web(fullfile(docroot, 'matlab/matlab_prog/debugging-process-and-features.html'))

[Marcelo Sena]

But where do I specify this dbstop code?

[Marcelo Sena]

By the way, setting the breakpoint with the mouse does not work. The file just continues until the error line.

[Sean de Wolski]

Just run the above at the command line.