Launching a different script than the one you're calling

In LaTeX, it's possible to have the typesetting system compile a root file even if you've called the compiler on a constituent file. For instance, by adding:

% !TEX TS-program = xelatexmk
% !TEX root = main.tex

to chapter1.tex, you can compile the main document main.tex if you compile chapter1.tex.

In Matlab, I often have subfunctions that are called from a main script. I often accidentally press F5 to run the subfunction when I mean to run the main script. Is there a little hack that you can use to make it so pressing F5 on a subfunction instead runs a root caller?

Answer 1

[Michael Haderlein]

Well, there's something, but I wouldn't recommend it:

At the "Run" button (green triangle on white rectangle) theres a drop down menu where you can edit run configurations for any function. A window with a script opens in which you can change the command which will be executed when F5/run is pressed while the function is activated.

Best regards,

Michael