Changes from MATLAB24 -->MATLAB 25 app designer. Lost ability to specify install path and additional files packaged

After upgrading from MATLAB R2024 to R2025b, I noticed two useful deployment features appear to be missing (unless I’m overlooking something):

1. Install path control – In R2024, I could suggest a custom install directory for a standalone app (e.g.C:\Program Files\CompanyName\AppName). In R2025b, the installer seems to default to C:\Program Files\AppName with no option to specify a parent folder.
2. Additional (non-packaged) files – In R2024, I could include additional files (Excel files, documentation, instructions, etc.) that were installed alongside the app on the user’s machine, rather than being packaged inside the application archive. In R2025b, I only see “required files”, which are bundled into the app and extracted at runtime. (The user cant see them or access them)

Is there a way in MATLAB R2025b to:

• Suggest a custom install path structure, and
• Install additional user-facing files outside the packaged application (as was possible in R2024)?

One idea I had was to have my code take the (none required files packaged as required files) and deposit them at a set pathway for the user if that pathway doesnt exist or is empty?

Answer 1

[dpb]

There have been a number of complaints/questions about the new interface.

I would suggest you submit this to Mathworks as an official support request at <Product Support Page> and describe needs and use throughly for enhancement and see if there are any workarounds that might be possible presently.