Access m-files in a subfolder without permanently adding it to the path

Question

I have downloaded a toolbox with many files in many subfolders (spatial-econometrics toolbox) for use on one particular project and I don\'t want to add it to the path becau

Answer 1

Add path to the top of MATLAB search paths for current MATLAB session only –

addpath(PATHNAME)

Same as addpath, but stays good for next sessions –

savepath(PATHNAME)

Add all subdirectories for current MATLAB session only -

addpath(genpath(PATHNAME))

Note: One must be careful while adding paths because if there are multiple function files with the same name, the one that is higher up on the path string, is chosen.

More info here – addpath, savepath, genpath.