graphical visualization of input parameters collected in a struct/array
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My simulation depends on a whole bunch of input parameters that control various features of the simulation.
I decided to group these parameters in a struct and pass this script to my main.m script.
% .m file that contains all parameters and calls main program
params = struct;
params.input1 = val1;
params.input2 = val2;
...
% many more parameters (bundled in substructs)
% call main function
main(params)
% end of .m file containing parameters
This approach works, however, I am looking for a better way to alter/visualize the parameters.
For instance, there is the `typeeditor` in Simulink to visualize inputs in a nice manner.
Is there a way to visualize all my parameters in a table-like structure, similar to what typeeditor does?
I am also open for alternatives of course!
Thank you!
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Shoresh Shokoohi
on 8 Sep 2023
To visualize and manage a large set of parameters in MATLAB more conveniently, you can utilize several built-in MATLAB tools and features, such as creating a parameter table or using the `uitable` (UI Table) component for a graphical user interface (GUI). Here's how you can approach this:
Option 1: Parameter Table
You can create a parameter table using MATLAB's built-in data structures, such as a `table`. This allows you to store and organize your parameters in a structured way and provides easy visualization. Here's an example of how to create a parameter table:
```matlab
% Create a table with your parameters
paramTable = table(val1, val2, ...);
% Rename the table variables (optional, for better visualization)
paramTable.Properties.VariableNames = {'Input1', 'Input2', ...};
% Display the parameter table
disp(paramTable);
```
This code will display a table in the command window with your parameter values.
Option 2: GUI with `uitable` (UI Table)
If you want a more interactive and user-friendly way to visualize and edit your parameters, you can create a graphical user interface (GUI) using MATLAB's App Designer or GUIDE. You can include a `uitable` component in your GUI to display and edit the parameter values.
Here's a simplified example of creating a GUI with a `uitable`:
```matlab
% Create a figure for the GUI
fig = uifigure('Name', 'Parameter Editor');
% Create a UI table to display parameters
paramTable = uitable(fig);
paramTable.Position = [50, 50, 300, 200]; % Adjust the position and size
paramTable.Data = [val1; val2]; % Initialize data
% Add column names (optional)
paramTable.ColumnName = {'Input1', 'Input2'};
% Create a "Save" button to save changes
saveButton = uibutton(fig, 'push', 'Text', 'Save', 'Position', [50, 10, 70, 30]);
saveButton.ButtonPushedFcn = @(btn, event) saveParameters(paramTable.Data);
% Define a function to save the updated parameters
function saveParameters(updatedData)
% Update your parameters with the new values in updatedData
val1 = updatedData(1);
val2 = updatedData(2);
% ...
disp('Parameters saved.');
end
% Run the GUI
```
This code creates a basic GUI with a `uitable` that allows you to visualize and edit parameter values and a "Save" button to save changes.
You can customize the GUI further to suit your needs, including adding more parameters, handling errors, and saving/loading parameters from files if necessary.
Choose the option that best fits your requirements, whether it's a simple parameter table or a more interactive GUI with a `uitable`. Both options provide a more user-friendly way to manage and visualize your parameters compared to a script.
Fangjun Jiang
on 8 Sep 2023
Use the built-in variable editor is sufficient to visualize struct array. Just run this at the Command Window
open params
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