1 Syntax Basics
function to a file named curveplotfunction.m, then attempts to invoke the function using the
function name will fail:
curveplot
Undefined function or variable 'curveplot'.
If you encounter this problem, change either the function name or file name so that they are the
same.
To Locate the file that defines this function, use the MATLAB Find Files utility as follows:
1
On the Home tab, in the File section, click Find Files.
2 Under Find files named, enter *.m
3 Under Find files containing text, enter the function name.
4 Click the Find button
Make Sure Necessary Toolbox Is Installed and Correct Version
If you are unable to use a built-in function from MATLAB or its toolboxes, make sure that the function
is installed and is the correct version.
If you do not know which toolbox contains the function you need, search for the function
documentation at https://www.mathworks.com/help. The toolbox name appears at the top of the
function reference page. Alternatively, for steps to identify toolboxes that a function depends on, see
“Identify Program Dependencies” on page 25-2.
Once you know which toolbox the function belongs to, use the ver function to see which toolboxes
are installed on the system from which you run MATLAB. The ver function displays a list of all
currently installed MathWorks® products. If you can locate the toolbox you need in the output
displayed by ver, then the toolbox is installed. If you cannot, you need to install it in order to use it. If
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