Error Using CAT12 Basic Models

Hello! I am trying to run the Basic Models function on CAT12 but every time I run the batch editor after specifying my model, I get the following error:

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15-Apr-2024 11:32:13 - Running job #1

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15-Apr-2024 11:32:13 - Running 'Basic models'

Mapping files : ...done

Design configuration : ...done

Saving SPM configuration : ...SPM.mat saved

Design reporting : 15-Apr-2024 11:32:22 - Failed 'Basic models'

Error using matlab.graphics.axis.Axes/set

Invalid or deleted object.

In file "/Users/arjunthanaraju/Downloads/PhD/spm12/spm_DesRep.m" (v6070), function "spm_DesRep" at line 734.

In file "/Users/arjunthanaraju/Downloads/PhD/spm12/config/spm_run_factorial_design.m" (v7739), function "spm_run_factorial_design" at line 1073.

In file "/Users/arjunthanaraju/Downloads/PhD/spm12/toolbox/cat12/cat_conf_factorial.m" (???), function "cat_run_factorial_design" at line 1440.

The following modules did not run:

Failed: Basic models

Could someone help me overcome this error, please? Thanks!

Answer 1

[Kautuk Raj]

I can gather that you are facing an "Invalid or deleted object" error in CAT12 when running Basic Models, which is linked to how MATLAB handles axes with the ‘hold on’ command.

This issue arises because ‘hold on’ affects the current, most recently used axes, and if the script tries to modify an axis that has been replaced or deleted, you get this error.

To fix this, replace ‘hold on’ with ‘hold(axisHandle)’, specifying the exact axes to hold. This ensures you are working with the correct axes and avoids the error. You might need to locate where ‘hold on’ is used in the code and make this adjustment.

For more details on managing axes and the ‘hold’ function, refer to the MATLAB documentation: https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/ref/hold.html

I hope this answer provides a clear direction to resolve the error.

[Arjun]

Thank you! Will try this and hope it works.

[minjee]

Has this issue been resolved by any chance? I'm struggling with the same issue and would like to know the solution.

[Arjun]

I downgraded to MATLAB version 2018b (as suggested by another user) and it seemed to have resolved it. Not sure if this is the best solution but it worked for me.

[Pari]

Any luck solving this by changing to hold(axisHandle)? What values did you specify?

[Breona]

Did anyone figure this out! I am struggling with the same issue. i downgraded Matlab and it still doesnt work