How can I convert a string containing numbers into a numeric array of these numbers?

For example, I have:

a = '1 2 3 4 5'

I would like to get [1 2 3 4 5].

Answer 1

[MathWorks Support Team]

You can use STRREAD or SSCANF to convert a string containing numbers into a numeric array . For example:

a = '1 2 3 4 5'
b = strread(a,'%d')'

or

a = '1 2 3 4 5'
c = sscanf(a,'%d')'

You can get help on this or any other MATLAB function by typing 'doc' or 'help' without the quotes followed by the function name at the MATLAB command prompt. For instance, for help on STRREAD type:

doc strread

at the MATLAB command prompt.

To search for any MATLAB function documentation on the web, go to the following location:

https://www.mathworks.com/help/matlab/index.html

and type the function name in the search box.