MATLAB: Strfind: how to set a cell for the pattern

MATLABstrfind

Hi all,
I need to set a cell as pattern for strfind without using a for. Here an example
a={'1','2','3'};
b={'1','2'};
c=strfind(a,b)
c=[1 1 [] ];
thanks
cheers

Best Answer

Here is a simple, easy to understand way that will work:
clc; % Clear command window.
% Initialize variables.
a={'1','21','3'};
b={'2','1'};
% Initialize results.
% Let's use a simple numerical array rather than a cell array!
c = zeros(1, length(a));
% Scan each element of "a" for all the elements of "b".
for k = 1 : length(a)
  for colb = 1 : length(b)
    if ismember(b{colb}, a{k})
      c(k) = 1;
      break;
    end
  end
end
% Print out to command window.
c
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