mergecats()

Data Types

mergecats() is a MATLAB®-compatible data types function for return a new categorical where all levels in oldcats are collapsed into newname. the merged level occupies the position of the first old level in the category list. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Return a new categorical where all levels in oldCats are collapsed into newName. The merged level occupies the position of the first old level in the category list.

Syntax

c2 = mergecats(c, oldCats, newName)

Examples — run mergecats() in your browser

mergecats(categorical({'small','medium','large'}), {'small','medium'}, 'compact')
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Frequently Asked Questions about mergecats()

Is the mergecats() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open mergecats() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use mergecats()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The mergecats() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does mergecats() do?

Return a new categorical where all levels in oldCats are collapsed into newName. The merged level occupies the position of the first old level in the category list. It is a MATLAB®-compatible data types function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: c2 = mergecats(c, oldCats, newName).

Can I run mergecats() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls mergecats(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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