MATLAB: User definition of cell contents

cellcontentsdefinitionuser

Hello,
I have a cell which contains 4 'atom types', e.g.
 all_atom_type = 
    'Eu3+'
    'Na1+'
    'O2-'
    'Si4+'
What is the best way to allow a user to 'define' these types? By that I mean I would want them to be able to specify which type is a 'former', which is a 'modifer', 'dopant' and 'oxide'?
kind regards,
Tom

Best Answer

Tom, you could use a structure array. As an example:
 all_atom(1).name = 'Eu3+';
 all_atom(1).type = 'former';  % is it really a former, I am just guessing
 all_atom(2).name = 'Na1+';
 all_atom(2).type = 'dopant';
Alternatively, use tables.
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