Why am I only getting one output when I run my Matlab function with 2+ outputs?

[eurekameh]

I'm having trouble getting two outputs. Here's a simple example:

function [a b] = test2()
a = 2;
b = 5;

When I run the code, I only get the output of a = 2:
>>test2
ans =
2

How can I get b outted as well?

 

[lewando]

Try a comma between a and b-- [a, b] = test2()

 

[eurekameh]

Comma is also not working.

 

[lewando]

Sorry, I forgot to add, call the function like so:

[apple,orange] = test2()

since it returns multiple outputs.

 

[rezeew]

There are a few possible reasons why you may only be getting one output in this case. First, make sure that you are calling the function correctly and assigning both outputs to variables. For example, if you want to store the outputs in variables x and y, you would need to call the function like this: [x, y] = test2().

Another possibility is that there may be an error in your code that is preventing the second output from being returned. Double check your syntax and make sure that you are not accidentally overwriting the variable b somewhere else in your code.

If you are still having trouble getting both outputs, you can try using the "disp" function to display the values of both a and b within the function itself. This can help you identify where the issue may be occurring.

Overall, it is important to carefully review your code and make sure that you are properly calling the function and handling the outputs in order to get both values returned. I hope this helps and good luck with your Matlab programming!