How to execute .m files in Octave

Question

How do I execute .m files in Octave?

Answer 1

In the Octave prompt, simply type file1.

Of course, you need to make sure Octave can recognize its path.

Answer 2

In octave prompt, type run("file1.m") or entering the filename without .m extension.

Answer 3

There are two ways to execute a file in Octave ::

1. Simply type the filename without extension .

2. Type run("filename.m") in the command line of Octave .

   Then press ctrl + c to exit the file in middle of the run .

Example ::

Answer 4

To run your Octave file in GNU Octave.

1. navigate to editor tab at the bottom of command editor
2. Press Ctrl+O or Go to file and open your file
3. Pres F5 or Navigate to Run and Save and Run

You can see the logs in command window

Answer 5

Be sure to check that your file name is same as the function name.