Converting Strings to Numbers in MATLAB: A Quick Guide

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To convert a string to a number in MATLAB, several functions can be utilized, including str2num, sscanf, and strread. The user confirmed that str2num successfully converted the string input from a text box into a number. Experimentation with different methods is encouraged to determine the most effective approach for specific needs.
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how to convert string to num??

hi guys,

I'm currently doing a GUI on MATLAB and I'm taking in a user input in a text box as string(not sure as wat), how can I convert it to a number?
Any help on that, much appreciated.
Thanks
 
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there's lots of different ways, some work better than others (experiment to find out which work for you)...

str2num, sscanf, strread
 
HI, thanks for your help, str2num does work.
cheers
 

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