When you specify this argument, MATLAB searches for an existing figure in which the Number property is equal to n. If no figure exists with that property value, MATLAB creates a new figure and sets its …

Description A figure is a container for graphics or apps. Use the Figure object to modify the appearance and behavior of a figure after you create it.

This MATLAB function divides the current figure into an m-by-n grid and creates axes in the position specified by p.

Jun 20, 2025 · Using an integer to refer to figures is an outdated and discouraged code pattern. In R2014b we introduced graphics objects to represent figures, and this is the preferred method.

You can refer to a figure using either its object variable name or using the figure number preceded by -f. For example, -f2 refers to the figure with a Number property value of 2.

MATLAB plotting functions rely on the values of the figure and axes NextPlot properties to determine whether to add, clear, or clear and reset the figure and axes before drawing the new graph.

The graphics object can be any type of axes, a figure, a standalone visualization, a tiled chart layout, or a container within the figure. The resulting graphic is tightly cropped to a thin margin surrounding …

Aug 18, 2021 · Since the axes position is being fixed, it shouldn't change WRT the figure, regardless of the presence or size of tick labels/titles/etc. You'll obviously need to accomodate for those things …

Use the exportgraphics function to save the contents of any axes, figure, chart that can be a child of a figure, tiled chart layout, or container such as a panel.

Description fig = gcf returns the current figure handle. If a figure does not exist, then gcf creates a figure and returns its handle. You can use the figure handle to query and modify figure properties. For more …