Matlab graphical objects (Patch)

Hi everyone, i need a bit help regarding the following situation. I am trying to write a small program that will be able to get the number and dimensions of some rectangles from the user and then randomly place them on a palette (lets say a bigger rectangle that will represent a map or workspace). But i want each rectangle to be like a unique object with its own properties that may change any time.

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

Yes, using patch() should work fine with that, and possibly even rectangle() would be fine for you.

[Raldi]

Yes i know, but i would like a bit help on finding a way to define the right dimention, because i want them on cm.

[Raldi]

also will i be able in this way to treat each rectangle like a unique object, as i want to be able to calculate the distance between them so they dont overlap.