Arbitrary files & MATLAB variables <-> data stream vector converter

Encode any MATLAB data types into a numeric array, and vice versa

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Right now MATLAB COM Automation Server does not support transferring non-cell/array or 3D cell/array in Remote Procedure Calls. This program is a temporary get around.

The updated version also supports converting arbitrary file into data stream. This comes in handy when you try to transfer a file through COM calls.

Cite As

Hoi Wong (2026). Arbitrary files & MATLAB variables <-> data stream vector converter (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/16485-arbitrary-files-matlab-variables-data-stream-vector-converter), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0

- Now the temporary work file's name is automatically (randomly) generated to avoid conflict.

- In addition to transferring MATLAB variables around in data vectors, you can now transfer arbitrary files around as data vectors.