Copy a prticular format file from multiple folders and their subfolders to one folder.

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So I have been trying to lean MATLAB for almost a week Now. I am trying to find a way to copy a prticular format file(can be csv or mat or png) from multiple folders and their subfolders to one folder. any help would be really appriciated.
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Image Analyst on 21 Sep 2017
Edited: Image Analyst on 21 Sep 2017
Gosh, a week? I admire your tenacity but if you're stumped for more than a day or two, ask us.
Simply use dir() with the ** pattern to get all files in all subfolders. Then use copyfile(sourceName, destinationName) to do the move. Here's a start in the attached file.

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