MATLAB: Problem with min function when finding minimum value

Question

I am trying to find the minimum value in a vector of type double by using min function.It is showing the error as Index exceeds matrix dimensions . Ex:I have a vector named min_values of size 1*200 with double values..I am trying to find the minimum value by using min(min_values).

Answer 1

You probably have a variable that you mistakenly named ‘min’. (This is called ‘overshadowing’ a MATLAB function with a variable.)

Type this in your Command Window:

which min -all

If the first result is:

min is a variable.

You have found the problem. The solution is to rename the variable ‘min’ to something else.