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Import Irregular Data

Learn to efficiently import irregular data, line-by-line or in blocks, using low-level functions and textscan for structured data handling.

Course modules

Introduction

Familiarize yourself with the course.

Lessons:
  • Course Overview
  • Learning Outcomes and Prerequisites

Low-Level File IO

Use file import functions, such as fopen and fclose, to import lines of data from a text file.

Lessons:
  • Import Lines of Data from a Text File
  • File I/O Basics
  • Parse Data from a Text File
  • Parse Data with Headers
  • Test Your Knowledge

Import a Block of Formatted Data

Use textscan to import data from a file and convert it to a specific format.

Lessons:
  • Read Formatted Data with textscan
  • Additional textscan Examples
  • Reading Data with Headers
  • Dynamically Define Block Size

Process Data in Blocks

Read data from a file in blocks of differing lengths.

Lessons:
  • Loop Through Data Line-by-Line
  • Loop Through Blocks of Data

Conclusion

Learn next steps and give feedback on the course.

Lessons:
  • Summary
  • Additional Resources
  • Survey

Format:Self-paced

Language:English

Language

  • Hands-on exercises with automated feedback
  • Access to MATLAB through your web browser
  • Shareable progress report and course certificate

A Tour of MATLAB Data Types

Familiarize yourself with the various data types in MATLAB and choose the right one for your application.

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