How do I read all of the hdf files in a directory sequentially while performing calculations on each one?

I want to read an hdf file, e.x.:

data=hdfread('abc000', 'stuff')

Then I want to do some analysis on the file, output the result to a new variable ('output000'), and then move on to the next file, 'abc005', then onto 'abc010', 'abc015', etc. each with a corresponding output variable.

What is the best way to approach this? Is there a way to read the next file in a directory each time a loop (for loop?) executes, and have the output variable also increment in number? Or do I need to just read the entire directory of hdf files first and then do the analysis all at once? (although I still don't really know how to automate that process)

Answer 1

[dpb]

See the FAQ:

http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_process_a_sequence_of_files.3F