MATLAB: How to recursively process files in subdirectories using MATLAB

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How can I recursively process files in subdirectories using MATLAB?
I have files located in multiple subdirectories within a directory. I would like to be able to process the data in each subdirectory usng the same functions. How can I do this without having to manually run the code in each directory?

Best Answer

Processing the files in a directory hierarchy can be accomplished through the use of recursive functions. The general format is:
1) Call the recursive function with the name of a directory.
2) Use the DIR function to obtain a listing of the directory.
3) Loop through the entries in the listing.
4) If an entry is a directory, then call the function recursively, passing the subdirectory's name as the directory to process.
5) If an entry is not a directory, then process the file.
Please find an example file in the MATLAB Central submission SUBDIR:
http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/1492
Note that MathWorks does not guarantee or warrant the use or content of these submissions. Any questions, issues, or complaints should be directed to the contributing author.
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