Distribute figures
This function can distribute figures on different parts of the screen(s).
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Cite As
Anders Simonsen (2026). Distribute figures (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/37176-distribute-figures), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
General Information
- Version 1.17.0 (550 KB)
MATLAB Release Compatibility
- Compatible with any release
Platform Compatibility
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
| Version | Published | Release Notes | Action |
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| 1.17.0 | Fixed a minor bug with the 'only' and 'not' features when using the 'gcf' input. |
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| 1.16.0 | Added support for 'gcf' (get current figures) when using the 'only' and 'not' features.
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| 1.15.0 | Added a second tutorial and added an 'Adjust' feature. |
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| 1.14.0 | Fixed a minor bug causing incorrect detection of primary monitor. |
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| 1.13.0 | Added a tutorial file. |
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| 1.12.0 | Added improved relative monitor detection.
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| 1.11.0 | The function has been updated to support the new figure handle system of 2014b and 2015a (Prerelease). Minor bugs have been fixed as well. |
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| 1.10.0 | Fixed a minor bug with the new figure handle system of 2014b. |
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| 1.9.0 | Added support for the 2014b (pre)release. Also fixed a minor problem with the 'Units' property of the current axes. |
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| 1.8.0 | Updated description |
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| 1.7.0 | The whole function has been updated to support different screen resolutions along with other useful features. |
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| 1.6.0 | A minor update |
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| 1.5.0 | Added a few lines to the description. |
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| 1.3.0 | Added the 'Rows' and 'Offset' properties and changed the input mode a more logical way. |
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| 1.2.0 | Removed a misplaced "nargin". |
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| 1.0.0 |
