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14-Scilab Functions

The document discusses functions in Scilab. It states that a function is a set of codes that can be called when required and defined separately in its own file or within a program. It also explains that a script file is similar but behaves differently based on input values, while a function file is like a "black box" where input is fed and output obtained. The document notes that Scilab allows functions and scripts to be defined separately, unlike MATLAB and Octave.

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14-Scilab Functions

The document discusses functions in Scilab. It states that a function is a set of codes that can be called when required and defined separately in its own file or within a program. It also explains that a script file is similar but behaves differently based on input values, while a function file is like a "black box" where input is fed and output obtained. The document notes that Scilab allows functions and scripts to be defined separately, unlike MATLAB and Octave.

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Scilab Functions

Reference:
- Sandeep Nagar, Introduction to Scilab For Engineers and Scientists

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6.3 Functions

A function is a set of codes that can be called when required. As a result, it


can be defined separately either its own file or within the body of the
program.
A script file is similar in nature. A script file stores a sequence of commands
to be executed.
It seems that a function and a script have a similar nature, but, unlike
MATLAB and Octave, Scilab provides separate of files for each one of them.
This is based on the nature of their behavior with the core Scilab program.

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6.3 Functions

Whereas a script file (with extension .sce) is an executable file, a function


file (with extension .sci) stores a set of instructions.
The function file behaves like a black box where input is fed and output is
obtained.
On the other hand, a script file changes its behavior as per input values.
Whatever input data a script file accesses is taken from the Scilab
workspace.
Output data from a script file is put into the Scilab workspace.
The semantics of input data, local variables, are visible only within the
function.

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6.3.1 Inline Functions

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6.4 Summary

Defining functions is the key to modular programming. Scilab presents an


elegant way to define and use functions both inline and in separate files.
When combined with the ability to write functions inside a loop, complex
problems can be implemented in a few lines of codes.
It requires an artistic attitude while designing an algorithm where functions
and loops are the paintbrush to devise an elegant solution to a given
numerical problem.

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