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Understanding the Function Viewer

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Overview Using the Function Viewer Loading and Executing Functions

Overview

The Function Viewer controls the execution of worksheet functions. Use the Function Viewer to organize the list of all currently loaded MATLAB Builder EX functions.

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Using the Function Viewer

The Function Viewer displays the names of all loaded functions. You can edit each name to provide a more descriptive identifier. A check box for each entry denotes the active/inactive state of each function. Inactive functions are not executed when you click Execute.

Below the function list is a group of eight buttons. To add a new component to the list of loaded worksheet functions, click New (see Component Browser).

Each of the other buttons performs a specific action on the currently selected function. To select a function, left-click the list item. The row becomes selected. You can change the current selection by left-clicking a different list item, or by using the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard.

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Loading and Executing Functions

To load and execute a MATLAB Builder EX function in your worksheet requires three steps:

1. Load a MATLAB Builder EX component.

   Click New on the Function Viewer to display the Component Browser. (See Component Browser.) Use this browser to select the component you want to load from the list of all currently installed MATLAB Builder EX components. From the selected component, add the method that you want to call.

2. Set the inputs, outputs, and other properties of your function.

   Click Edit to display the Function Properties dialog box. (See Function Properties.)

3. Click Execute on the Function Viewer.

   When you click Execute, functions execute in the order displayed in the list.

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Starting the Function Wizard

Component Browser

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