How can I use string argument input as a variable name in MATLAB?

I'm new to MATLAB and I wanna input a string and use it as the name of a variable. How can I use string argument input as a variable name in MATLAB?

Answer 1

[Wayne King]

   Y = randn(10,10);
   inputname = input('What do you want to call the matrix?\n','s');
   % enter randommatrix at the command prompt
   assignin('base',inputname,Y);

Now you see if you execute

 >>whos

that randommatrix is a 10x10 matrix.

Answer 2

[Jan]

It is recommended not to create variables dynamically. The commands eval and assignin are prone to bugs and impede the debugging seriously. See the related topic FAQ: How to create variables in a loop .