Error in MATLAB - Troubleshooting Guide

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In summary, the conversation is about an error encountered when trying to use the tf function in MATLAB. The code includes defining variables for wn and z, creating transfer functions, and plotting the step response. The error "Undefined function or method 'tf' for input arguments of type 'double'" is occurring at line 13, where the tf function is being used. The person asking the question is unsure why this error is happening and asks for suggestions on how to fix it.
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[MATLAB] -- Getting Error

Code:

% Define variables for wn and z
wn = 5;
z1 = 0; z2 = 0.2; z3 = 0.9; z4 = 1; z5 = 2; z6 = 30;

% Define transfer functions
num = [wn^2];
den1 = [1, 2*z1*wn, wn^2];
den2 = [1, 2*z2*wn, wn^2];
den3 = [1, 2*z3*wn, wn^2];
den4 = [1, 2*z4*wn, wn^2];
den5 = [1, 2*z5*wn, wn^2];
den6 = [1, 2*z6*wn, wn^2];
tf_1 = tf(num, den1);
tf_2 = tf(num, den2);
tf_3 = tf(num, den3);
tf_4 = tf(num, den4);
tf_5 = tf(num, den5);
tf_6 = tf(num, den6);

% Create plots for step response

step(tf_1)
step(tf_2)
step(tf_3)
step(tf_4)
step(tf_5)
step(tf_6)



I am getting the error:

? Undefined function or method 'tf' for input arguments of type 'double'.

Error in ==> HW9_2 at 13
tf_1 = tf(num, den1);


Any ideas why?
 
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Have you created a function for tf?
 

1. What does "Error in MATLAB" mean?

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