EEC 281 Matlab Notes

Running Matlab From Unix

Matlab should already be in your path. The binary is located in /usr/pkg/matlab/bin/matlab

To start matlab, just type

   matlab

For a cleaner faster-over-the-net interface, type

   matlab -nodesktop

Getting Matlab Help

If you know the name of a function, the best way to find details is to type "help functionname" at the matlab prompt.

The best way to find general information and names of available functions is to use the Mathworks helpdesk site.

Check out Getting Started with Matlab, which is listed in the course references.

An example function to get you started is here.

2005/03/17  Various updates
2011/02/19  Updated -nojvm flag is now -nodesktop
2017/02/23  Moved link to matlab scripts to top-level 281 page
2018/02/22  Minor updates
2018/03/11  Added transposes
2019/03/06  Clarified transposes, moved 281 material to another page