Running a MATLAB script from Notepad++

Question

Is there a way of running a MATLAB script from Notepad++?

Obviously I have MATLAB installed on my computer. I know you can set a path for Notepad++to run when you hit F5

Answer 1

This is a usable implementation upon Sam's idea. First, execute MATLAB in automation mode like this.

matlab.exe -automation

Next, compile and execute this following VB in NppExec plugin. (which is to use MATLAB automation API)

'open_matlab.vb
Imports System
Module open_matlab
    ' connect to a opened matlab session
    Sub Main()
        Dim h As Object
        Dim res As String
        Dim matcmd As String

        h = GetObject(, "Matlab.Application")
        Console.WriteLine("MATLAB & Notepad++")
        Console.WriteLine(" ")
        'mainLoop
        while True
            Console.Write(">> ")
            matcmd = Console.ReadLine()
            ' How you exit this app
            if matcmd.Equals("!!") then
                Exit while
            End if
            res=h.Execute(matcmd)
            Console.WriteLine(res)
        End while
    End Sub
End Module

Then you'll get a matlab-like terminal below your editor. You can then code above and execute below. type !! to exit the terminal. What it looks like

Tips: don't use ctrl+c to interrupt the MATLAB command, because it will kill the whole process instead.