How can I convert surface plot into STL format file?

I want to know whats the further process to convert the surface plot into STL file ?
I have downloaded the file from https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/4512-surf2stl then whats the next process to follow it?

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Read the help of function, it is clearly shown what to do.
I am a begineeer so i didnt understand. can you helo me to get through it?

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[X,Y,Z] = peaks(100) ;
surf2stl('test.stl',X,Y,Z)

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I have done this but still an error. Can we connect on social media so i can clearly show you my problem?
What error you are getting?
unrecognized variable'surf2stl'
You are not running/ calling the function properly.
  1. Go to the link: https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/4512-surf2stl. Down load the function into your pc.
  2. Go to the folder, where you have downloaded/ copied the function surf2stl.
  3. DEfine your mesh, Check the example code I have given.
  4. Note that when you run/ call the function, the function should be in your present working directory.
I have done this but still a problem. i have sent a message.please can we have a chat on message.
please explain step number 4.
You have to change the path to the folder, where you have the function.
I am able to use the surf2stl file and functionalities to convert "surf" (mesh) into .stl
However, for "fsurf" (function surf, mesh), the functionalities does not seem to work.
Does anyone have experience on how to resolve this issue?
(For the typical X,Y,Z surf, the surf2stl works fine. However, for X,Y,Z defined as functions, hence fsurf, the surf2stl no longer works: "Wrote 0 facets"). Thank you for your help.

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