MATLABDriveandMATLABDriveConnector Release Notes
April 2022
macOS10.15 Catalina will no longer receive updates toMATLAB®Drive™Connector after this release.
Installing later versions ofMATLAB DriveConnector onmacOS10.15 Catalina will not be supported. In addition, the Connector will not automatically update to a later version when one becomes available.
February 2022
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
November 2021
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
October 2021
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
August 2021
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
June 2021
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
May 2021
Change the folder permissions for an invited member of a shared folder inMATLAB DriveOnline.
After inviting someone to access a shared folder, you can change the folder permissions for that person. For example, if you invite someone to share a folder as a read-only folder, you can change the permissions for that person to allow them to edit the contents of the folder.
For more information, seeShare and Collaborate in MATLAB Drive Online.
Share folder by invitation to others who already have access to the folder through a view-only link.
You can now invite others to access a shared folder even if they already have access to the folder through a view-only link. Inviting someone to access a shared folder allows you to give them edit permissions to the folder.
April 2021
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
March 2021
Pause and resume syncing inMATLAB DriveConnector.
You can temporarily stop the syncing of yourMATLAB Drivefiles, for example, if you are on a metered or slow internet, by pausing and then resuming syncing.
For more information, seeStart and Stop MATLAB Drive Connector
MATLAB Drive Connector now available in Chinese and Korean.
December 2020
Download folders fromMATLAB Driveonline to your desktop.
你现在可以下载文件夹除了downloading individual files fromMATLAB Driveonline. To download a folder, inMATLAB Driveonline, click theDownloadbutton or right-click the folder and select
Download
.For more information, seeAccess Files in Your MATLAB Drive.
Preview the contents of a shared folder inMATLAB Driveonline before accepting invitation.
When you receive an invitation or a link to a shared folder, you can now navigate the structure of the shared folder and preview individual files inMATLAB Driveonline before accepting the invitation.
For more information, seeShare and Collaborate in MATLAB Drive Online.
November 2020
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
September 2020
Decreased password confirmation requests inMATLAB DriveConnector.
Faster shut down ofMATLAB DriveConnector when syncing is in progress.
Integration with OS-specific password management systems.
MATLAB DriveConnector now available in Japanese.
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and performance.
May 2020
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
April 2020
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
February 2020
MATLAB DriveConnector now updates quietly in background, so as not to disturb your working.
Improved syncing process, especially for MATLAB Drives with numerous files.
Enhanced notification options for MATLAB Drive activity. SeeAccount Information.
Corrected minor issues with MATLAB Drive Connector installer and updater. If you had trouble installing or updatingMATLAB Drivein the past, you can try again with this release.
October 2019
Upload folders from desktop toMATLAB Driveonline.
TheUploadbutton now lets you upload folders as well as individual files. This same functionality can be accessed by using the right-click context menu when viewingMATLAB Driveonline.
For more about file and folder uploading and downloading, seeAdd Files to MATLAB Drive.
September 2019
Share folders directly from desktop MATLAB
If you haveMATLAB DriveConnector installed and actively syncing, you can share folders in yourMATLAB Drive.
To share a folder from desktop MATLAB:
MATLAB R2019b must be installed and running on the desktop computer.
The folder you choose to share must be in yourMATLAB Drive.
MATLAB DriveConnector must be running.
Right-click the folder in the current file browser of your desktop MATLAB and selectShare.
For more about sharing folders onMATLAB Drive, seeShare and Collaborate in MATLAB Drive Online.
May 2019
Improvements to MathWorks® account sign on
April 2019
View MATLAB Files Online
When using yourMATLAB Driveonline, double-click any MATLAB file or Live Script to preview its contents. When previewing these files, you also have the option to open them inMATLAB Online™.
February 2019
Indication for Files Synced from Shared Folder
Files in shared folders now have aSHAREDindicator inMATLAB DriveConnectorActivity.
You cannot edit aSHAREDfile in a 'Can View' folder - this is indicated by a padlock symbol.
December 2018
Sharing and Collaboration
Share your folders with a view-only link and by inviting individuals with either view-only or edit permissions. Invitations can be accepted or declined.
After a folder is shared, you can manage the permissions of invited members, rescind invitations, or send additional invitations at any time.
Share yourMATLAB Drivefolders and collaborate with others usingMATLAB Online.
MATLAB DriveConnector automatically syncs shared folders to your desktop computer while retaining proper access permissions to their contents.
Note
For those of you who shared folders inMATLAB Onlineprior to the release of the share feature inMATLAB Drive, your existing shared folders will be synced to your desktop computer into a folder named Shared.
September 2018
InstallMATLAB DriveConnector and start Connector from inside MATLAB.
Click theMATLAB Drivebutton to install Connector if it's not already installed.
IfMATLAB DriveConnector is already installed, clicking theMATLAB Drivebutton starts the Connector.
IfMATLAB DriveConnector is already running, clicking theMATLAB Drivebutton changes your working folder toMATLAB Drive.
Improved synchronization performance inMATLAB DriveConnector.
April 2018
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector setup and MathWorks®account login.
December 2017
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Access yourMATLAB Drivefrom Windows®10 File Explorer Navigation Pane
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Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness
June 2017
Improvements toMATLAB DriveConnector stability and robustness.
May 2017
View Files Online
When using yourMATLAB Drive在网上,双击任何文本、图像、音频、或PDF file (no PDF file support in IE11, to preview its contents. SeeAccess Files in MATLAB Drive Online.
Online Multifile and Folder Selection
Select multiple files and folders for Cut, Drag and Drop, Download (files), Delete, Restore, and Permanently Delete operations online.
April 2017
MATLAB DriveConnector update
Updates forMATLAB DriveConnector are now available in-product for easy installation. When an update for Connector is available, the Connector icon in the system tray displays a balloon message (Windows andmacOSonly) and, when the application window is visible, the Connector displays a small red dot on the gear icon.
Click the gear icon.
SelectUpdate to latest version.
When prompted with the update dialog box, clickUpdate now.
If it is more convenient for you to install the Connector at another time, clickLater.
The update is automatically installed.
Restore files deleted fromMATLAB Drive
MATLAB Driveonline Deleted Files folder holds content you have deleted fromMATLAB Drive. You have up to 30 days to restore this content from Deleted Files before it is permanently deleted. If you run out of storage space for deleted items, content could be permanently deleted sooner than 30 days. SeeRestore Deleted Files in MATLAB Drive Online.
MATLAB no longer required for Connector installation and use
You are no longer required to have MATLAB software to install and useMATLAB DriveConnector. To install Connector outside of MATLAB, visitMATLAB Drive.
Pending state for syncing files
When updating multiple files usingMATLAB DriveConnector, the files waiting in the queue to be uploaded are marked with a pending icon. When the file is actually updating, the icon changes to updating. For more about file status and conditions, seeView MATLAB Drive Connector Status and Notifications.
March 2017
UpdatedMATLAB Driveicon in MATLAB.
Added instructions for viewingMATLAB Driveonline and openingMATLAB Driveonline from within MATLAB (seeAccess Files in Your MATLAB Drive).
September 2016
Connector Updates
Access toMATLAB Driveonline.
Support for MathWorks file type icons for MATLAB code (.m), MATLAB Live Editor (.mlx), and Simulink®models (.slx).
Expandable file details include sync time.
Extended file context menu with additionalShow in folderoption.
Improved display of synchronization progress.
Improved error and conflict reporting.
August 2016
MATLAB DriveOnline
Provides browser-based access to yourMATLAB Drivefiles from anywhere. Manage your files and folders as well as upload and download files from and to your local computer.MATLAB DriveConnector is not required to useMATLAB Driveonline.
To access your files on the MathWorks cloud, go tohttps://drive.matlab.comand use your MathWorks credentials to log in.