Matlab: set current working directory as top priority in path

Question

In one of my projects, I have a Matlab function called eom.m. When I try to call it, I get errors. I have realised this is because Matlab calls a simulink file, eom.slx, instead, which is in one of the toolboxes.

I would prefer not to rename the function, so I was wondering how I could change the order in the Matlab path so that the folder I call Matlab from always has top priority. That is to say how I can ensure that the files in my current working directory are always those that are called in fact.

Thank you for the help!

Have to checked out [this](https://in.mathworks.com/help/matlab/matlab_prog/function-precedence-order.html) link on function precedence? — crazyGamer, Aug 05 '17 at 14:33
Make a subfolder named `private` in you current directory and add your function in it which is what suggested in the above mentioned link (point5). Also duplicated here: https://stackoverflow.com/a/17578095/5698672 — Sardar Usama, Aug 05 '17 at 15:10

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 05 '17 at 14:48

You can do it programmatically using addpath with the '-begin' option.

You can use command syntax:
```
addpath c:/path/you/want -begin
```
Enclose with quotes if the path contains spaces:
```
addpath 'c:/path /you/ want' -begin
```
Alternatively, you can use function syntax:
```
addpath('c:/path/you/want', '-begin')
```
This allows having the path stored in a variable:
```
p = 'c:/path/you/want';
addpath(p, '-begin')
```

Matlab: set current working directory as top priority in path

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