[DynareDev] calling Matlab functions with no arguments

In recent versions of Matlab, calling functions with no input arguments can be indicated with empty parentheses (). However this syntax is not allowed in older versions of Matlab. I searched, but couldn't find which version starts to authorize the () construct. Some time ago, we had decided not to use () in Dynare, but those have reappeared for some time. As far as I can see, the problem has not be mentioned on the forum since the end of 2008, but I have just received a message from somebody in Madagascar who encountered it. We should either remove () or find the Matlab version that first authorizes it and modify the mention that Dynare works with Matlab version 6.5 and above

Please, tell me what you think

Best

Michel