Chapter 1. Introduction to MATLAB®

Learning Objectives

  • Starting and ending a MATLAB® session.

  • Learn about the major components of MATLAB environment.

    • Command Window

    • Command History

    • Workspace

    • Current Directory

    • Edit Window

    • Figure Window

  • Learn to use Help Browser and help Command.

  • Know about different types of files used in MATLAB.

  • Know the various platforms where MATLAB can be used.

  • Find out how the search path of files/programs is defined.

  • Some useful general commands such as ver, editpath, whos, clc, lookfor, etc.

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