MATLAB: String to calculation algorithm

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Hey Guys, Imagine u have a GUI which hold the variable x = 1:10 (doubble). Now I want to create an Editbox which allows the user to enter a calculation algorithm.

for example: x*3.

Is it possible to convert this string (x*3) into an actual calculation algorithm ?

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eval(string)

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MATLAB: GUI String to Function to evaluate

Use vectorize on the string version of the edit field, and the str2func() the result.

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