setfield()

Programming

setfield() is a MATLAB®-compatible programming function for return a copy of struct s with the named field set to value (dynamic field assignment). Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Return a copy of struct s with the named field set to value (dynamic field assignment).

Syntax

setfield(s, field, value)

Examples — run setfield() in your browser

setfield(struct('a', 1), 'b', 5)
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Frequently Asked Questions about setfield()

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

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run setfield() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The setfield() function works without any MATLAB® license or software download.

What does setfield() do?

Return a copy of struct s with the named field set to value (dynamic field assignment). It is a MATLAB®-compatible programming function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: setfield(s, field, value).

Can I run setfield() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls setfield(), and run it. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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