if-then-else shortcut

The function is a shortcut for simple if conditions, to reduce redundant code

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shortcut for simple if conditions.
The function works similar to Excel format.
First argument is the condition, second is what to do if true, third is what to do if false.

example 1:
A = ifelse(x>thr, 5, 3)
will execute:
if x>thr
A = 5
else
A = 3
end

example 2:
A = ifelse(im>thr, im*2, im/2)
will execute:
A = im*2 where im>thr
A = im/2 where im<=thr

example 3:
ifelse(x~=0, 'y=1/x;', 'disp ''x is zero''')
will execute:
if x~=0
y = 1/x;
else
disp 'x is zero'
end

Cite As

Yanai (2026). if-then-else shortcut (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/28587-if-then-else-shortcut), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.1.0.0

added another option to function (example 2 in description).

1.0.0.0