Scilab fundamentals 4 - Create a matrix

    Several variables were introduced in Scilab fundamentals 2, but it’s clarified that everything in Scilab is a matrix. Strictly speaking, all variables (real, complex, integer, string, polynomial, and Boolean variables) are matrices. Therefore, understanding the operations and calculations of matrices helps us program Scilab codes. The first problem we encounter is how to define a matrix. Let’s start from this point, and then extend to other matrix techniques.

Scilab fundamentals 3 - Create your first SciNote

    Although typing and executing commands on Scilab console is convenient and straightforward, these commands will not be saved after we exit Scilab environment. Therefore, SciNote is a script to save our Scilab commands.

Scilab fundamentals 2 - Elementary mathmetical operators, variables, functions, and booleans

    The elementary mathematical operators, variables, functions, and Booleans are listed in Table 1 to Table 3, respectively. The symbols for comments and continuation lines are // and …, respectively.

Scilab fundamentals 1 - Scilab user interface

    The latest stable version of Scilab is 5.3.3, and the latest test version is 5.4.0 beta-3. The code version utilized here is 5.3.1. Fig. 1 shows the Scilab console. There are 6 pop manuals on top providing many functions to complete users' jobs. Most functions are similar to document processing software. Therefore, this simple interface is not much difficult for beginners. Using Scilab is easy and straightforward. If you have problem of this console, please download the documentary, "Introduction to Scilab" for detail. Several key points are mentioned here to help beginners get the right way and save time.