User definition of cell contents

Hello,

I have a cell which contains 4 'atom types', e.g.

 all_atom_type = 

    'Eu3+'
    'Na1+'
    'O2-'
    'Si4+'

What is the best way to allow a user to 'define' these types? By that I mean I would want them to be able to specify which type is a 'former', which is a 'modifer', 'dopant' and 'oxide'?

kind regards,

Tom

Answer 1

[Mischa Kim]

Tom, you could use a structure array. As an example:

 all_atom(1).name = 'Eu3+';
 all_atom(1).type = 'former';  % is it really a former, I am just guessing
 all_atom(2).name = 'Na1+';
 all_atom(2).type = 'dopant';

Alternatively, use tables.

[Tom]

Thanks for your response, Mischa.

Perhaps it's late, but with the structure array method, how would I actually implement the step where the user defines which atom is which?

[Tom]

"is it really a former, I am just guessing"

Haha. If you're interested the atoms correspond to those in a silicate glass, whereby the former and modifer cations are silicon and sodium respectively, and europium is the dopant.

[Image Analyst]

You could ask via inputdlg(). Otherwise if it's really only 4, then you could have 4 drop down lists ("popups") on your GUI and the user can select the proper classification from the list.

[Tom]

Thanks guy. I think the inputdlg method will suffice.