getfiles

Function returns all files in a directory (and optionally sub-directories) that match an expression.

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This function returns all files in a directory (and optionally sub-directories) that match an expression (either regular or glob).

Inputs are:
-The expression to match
-Recursive? (should sub-directories be searched?)
-Type (either 'glob' or 'regexp')
-Directory (specify the directory to search)
-Exclude expression (if a file matches the original expression, but also contains the exclude expression, it will be rejected)

Outputs a cell array of file names.

Cite As

Brian (2026). getfiles (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/42076-getfiles), 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