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    This document provides an overview of MATLAB, including how to start a MATLAB session, the main components of the MATLAB desktop, and how to use some basic MATLAB functions. It describes the command window, command history, current directory, and workspace windows that make up the MATLAB desktop. It also demonstrates an example of entering commands and expressions in the command window and provides information on using the MATLAB help system.

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    EE 201

    Structured Computer
    Programming
    King Abdulaziz University
    Faculty of Engineering
    Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Department
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    MATLAB

     The name of MATLAB stands for


    matrix laboratory.
     Starting a MATLAB Session
    -On Microsoft® Windows® platforms,
    start the MATLAB program by double-
    clicking the MATLAB R2020a shortcut
    on your Windows desktop.
    -Or from Start –All programs-Matlab

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    The Desktop of MATLAB

     When you start MATLAB, the desktop


    appears, containing tools (graphical
    user interfaces) for managing files,
    variables, and applications associated
    with MATLAB

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    The default MATLAB
    Desktop

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     The screen of MATLAB consist of four
    windows. These are the :
    -command window
    -command history window
    -current directory
    -workspace

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     Command window
    -used to type instructions of various
    types called commands, functions and
    statements.
    -MATLAB displays the prompt >> to
    indicate that it is ready to receive
    instructions .

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     Command history window
    -This window shows all the previous
    keystrokes you entered in the
    command window
    -It is useful for keeping track of what you
    typed

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    Current Directory window
    -use it to access files
    -Double clicking on a file name with the
    extension .m will open that file in the
    MATLAB editor

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    Workspace window:
    -displays the variables created in the
    command window

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    An Example interactive
    (Calculator) Session

    Note: MATLAB uses high precision for its


    computations. But by default it usually displays its
    results using four decimal places( short format )

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    Entering Commands and
    Expressions
     MATLAB retains your previous keystrokes.
     Use the up-arrow ↑ key to scroll back & back
    through the commands. Press the ↑ key once to
    see the previous entry, and so on.
     Use the down-arrow ↓ key to scroll forward.
     Edit a line using the left ← - and right → -arrow
     keys the Backspace key, and the Delete key.
     Press the Enter ↵ key to execute the command.
     You can see the previous keystrokes displayed
    in the Command History window. Execute by
    double click.
     You can copy (highlighting & ctrl+c) a line from
    Command history window, to Command window.
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    The MATLAB Help System

     To explore the more advanced features of MATLAB not covered in this course, you
    will need to know how to use effectively the MATLAB.
     The MATLAB has Help System to get help for using Math Works products.
     MATLAB Help System consists of :
    1-Help Browser
    2-Help Functions
    3-Other Resources

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    Help Browser

     The Help Browser enables you to search and


    view documentation for MATLAB and other
    Math Works products.

     Help menu→ Product Help or click the question


    mark button in the toolbar

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    Help Functions

     help funcname: Displays in the Command window a description of the


    specified function funcname.

     lookfor topic: Displays in the Command window a brief description for all
    functions whose description includes the specified key word topic.

     doc funcname: Opens the Help Browser to the reference page for the
    specified function funcname, providing a description, additional remarks,
    and examples.

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    Other Resources
     Search documentation for other
    MathWorks products .

     Books.

     Internet

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