SLM

special linear matrix

Description

SLM creates a special matrix in which each element is the same as its linear index.
I know, it's quite simple, but such a matrix is often useful during algorithm development.
It has exactly the same calling index as <ones>, <rand> etc.

• MATLAB release: MATLAB 6.5 (R13)

[Duane Hanselman]

Why not just use the standard one-liner:
reshape(1:N,i,j,...) or reshape(1:N,[i j ...])
This is very easy to understand visually, perhaps more so that remembering what SLM stands for?

[Jos van der Geest]

Duane, I know it's as simple as that. You can always rename it (as I often do with FEX files).
I like that its calling syntax is like ones and gives the same errors when called erroneously. Moreover, you don't need to calculate N, as in reshape ...
Also I do not see why you give this a one-star rating, besides its simpleness ...

[Jiro Doke]

I like the use of consistent syntax as the other built-in matlab functions. Clever how you made the error message to be consistent as well. And you used 'mfilename' so that people can rename the function without affecting the functionality.

[Duane Hanselman]

I meant to hit the N/A button, but the 1 button is right next to it and now I can't undo it. You code is very well documented and written. Excelling at those two things makes it a very good submission.

[urs (us) schwarz]

nice one-line engine... in charming, bloated disguise
in summary, welcome to another member of the family of pedestrians...
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