A way to get a function from the user

[shahab]

I'm a little bit new to MATLAB and i really need a way to get a function from the user?
and also i need a way to get another data too( just numbers) in a some kind of dialog box with the ability of dividing them.

 

[zyh]

what's your meaning?

I'm a little bit new to MATLAB and i really need a way to get a function from the user?
and also i need a way to get another data too( just numbers) in a some kind of dialog box with the ability of dividing them.

I can't understand.

 

[quicknote]

There are a few ways to get a function from a user in MATLAB. One option is to use the "input" function, which allows the user to enter a function as a string. For example, you could prompt the user to enter a function and store it in a variable called "myfunc" using the following code:

myfunc = input('Please enter a function: ', 's');

Another option is to use the "str2func" function, which converts a string into a function handle. This allows you to use the function entered by the user in your code. For example, if the user enters "sin(x)", you could convert it to a function handle and then evaluate it at a specific value of x using the following code:

myfunc = str2func(input('Please enter a function: ', 's'));
x = 1;
y = myfunc(x);

As for getting other data from the user, you could use the "input" function again to prompt the user for numerical values. Alternatively, you could use the "dialog" function, which allows you to create a dialog box with specific input fields for the user to enter data. You can also specify the type of data you want to receive, such as numbers, strings, or even lists of options. Additionally, you can use the "divide" function to divide two numbers entered by the user. Overall, there are many options available in MATLAB for getting user input and manipulating it in your code. I recommend exploring the documentation and experimenting with different methods to find the best solution for your specific needs.