Most efficient way for multiple dlmread executions

Hi, I need to read several text files and assign variable names to the array located in each file. Currently, I simply copy and paste a list and edit the list to look like this:

syyr1_1 = dlmread('syyr1_1.his','',4,1);

syyr2_1 = dlmread('syyr2_1.his','',4,1);

syyr3_1 = dlmread('syyr3_1.his','',4,1);

syyr4_1 = dlmread('syyr4_1.his','',4,1);

syyr5_1 = dlmread('syyr5_1.his','',4,1);

syyr6_1 = dlmread('syyr6_1.his','',4,1);

syyr7_1 = dlmread('syyr7_1.his','',4,1);

syyr8_1 = dlmread('syyr8_1.his','',4,1);

syyr9_1 = dlmread('syyr9_1.his','',4,1);

syyr10_1 = dlmread('syyr10_1.his','',4,1);

As you can see, this method is extremely tedious. Is there a better way of doing this?

Thanks, Evan

[Evan Kias]

For example, would you suggest reading all the files to one single array? Or, should I somehow change the variable name using the loop iteration number? I appreciate your input!

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_process_a_sequence_of_files.3F

http://matlab.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ#How_can_I_create_variables_A1.2C_A2.2C....2CA10_in_a_loop.3F

Answer 2

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

 for k=1:n
 data{k}=dlmread(sprintf('syyr%d_1.his',k),",4,1);
 end

There is no need to use multiple variables, a cell variable data contains all your data. For example, if you need data from 5 th file, it's data{5}

[Timothy Devenport]

I have a similar problem, but your solution worked for me. I have another question though;

How do I address specific cells, say the end row, with your method?