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11 Functions and Scripts
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Complicated Octave programs can often be simplified by defining
functions.  Functions can be defined directly on the command line during
interactive Octave sessions, or in external files, and can be called
just like built-in functions.

Introduction to Function and Script Files

Defining Functions

Multiple Return Values

Variable-length Argument Lists

Ignoring Arguments

Variable-length Return Lists

Returning from a Function

Default Arguments

Function Files

Script Files

Function Handles Anonymous Functions Inline Functions

Commands

Organization of Functions