title: Generating Transparent Box outside of Axes in Matlab GUI
body: <p>I am currently developing a set of GUIs in Matlab (w/ GUIDE) for automated data post-processing.  Data is displayed in a set of axes, while a button allows the user to "shift" through various datasets (1 at a time).  A table (located below these figures) illustrates characteristics of <strong>all</strong> the existing datasets.</p>
  
  <p>I would like to be able to highlight the relevant set of data in my table that corresponds to the displayed figure (i.e. a row w/in the table).  Is there any way to either change the background color of a row within the table, or place a transparent, colored rectangle over the row?  (the "rectangle" command doesn't work, as it only applies to areas within axes objects).</p>
  
  <p>Thanks for your help,</p>
  
  <p>Colin Waldo</p>