MATLAB: Cannot save a matlab variable

save matlab variable

hi,
Everytime i try to save a variable into matlab file, it appears like this
>> save('28-10-2015 list of 87 gap reaction.mat','gapEquation')
Error using save
Unable to write file 28-10-2015 list of 87 gap reaction.mat: permission denied.
does any of you know how to fix it?
im using matlab version R2014b
thanks,

Best Answer

Most likely, the issue is not with matlab. There can be may reasons why a permission denied error occurs:
  • the file exists and is open by an application (matlab or something else)
  • you do not write access to the current directory
  • your antivirus is messing things up
  • this is on a network share and the file server has a rule blocking files with a pattern that match yours
  • etc.
Can you save the file with a different filename? Can you save it in a different location? Can you save any mat file?
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