Vector concatenation without using a for loop (MATLAB)

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Start date Jan 22, 2014
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In summary, you can use the built-in functions horzcat and vertcat in MATLAB to concatenate vectors without using a for loop. These functions can handle vectors of different sizes and can also be used to concatenate matrices. Other functions such as cat, repmat, and reshape can also be used for concatenation in certain situations. Using these functions can improve performance compared to using a for loop, but the improvement may vary depending on the size and complexity of the vectors.

Jan 22, 2014

wkleonard

I have a variable number of vectors to concatenate in my Matlab model. Is there a way to do this without a for loop? The number will depend upon input parameters. Suggestions.

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Jan 22, 2014

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If they are stored in a matrix (as then tend to be when read from a file with e.g. dlmread), you can reshape the matrix into a vector with the cleverly named command 'reshape'.

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1. How can I concatenate vectors without using a for loop in MATLAB?

To concatenate vectors without using a for loop in MATLAB, you can use the built-in functions horzcat and vertcat. horzcat will concatenate vectors horizontally, while vertcat will concatenate them vertically. These functions can concatenate multiple vectors at once without the need for a for loop.

2. Can I concatenate vectors of different sizes without a for loop in MATLAB?

Yes, you can concatenate vectors of different sizes without using a for loop in MATLAB. The horzcat and vertcat functions can handle vectors of different sizes and will automatically resize them to fit the concatenated result.

3. Are there any other functions besides horzcat and vertcat that can concatenate vectors without a for loop in MATLAB?

Yes, there are other functions that can concatenate vectors without using a for loop in MATLAB. These include cat, repmat, and reshape. These functions have different syntax and may be useful in certain situations.

4. Can I concatenate matrices without a for loop in MATLAB?

Yes, you can concatenate matrices without using a for loop in MATLAB. The same functions horzcat and vertcat can be used to concatenate matrices as well. You can also use the cat function to specify the dimension along which you want to concatenate the matrices.

5. Does concatenating vectors without a for loop in MATLAB improve performance?

In most cases, using built-in functions to concatenate vectors without a for loop in MATLAB can improve performance compared to using a for loop. This is because these functions are optimized for vector operations and can handle large amounts of data efficiently. However, the performance improvement may vary depending on the size and complexity of the vectors being concatenated.