How to convert .txt file to MATLAB file?

[VeerammalV]

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How can I convert a .txt file into a MATLAB script file (with a .m extension) without using MATLAB and ensure the content is properly formatted as MATLAB code?

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[nabinghosh]

Hey everyone! 👋

I wanted to share a simple way to convert text files to MATLAB format. Here's a straightforward approach that works well:

% Method 1: Using dlmread (great for numeric data)
% Assuming your txt file has comma-separated values
data = dlmread('input.txt', ',', 1, 0);  % Skip header row if present
save('output.mat', 'data');

% Method 2: Using readmatrix (newer MATLAB versions)
data = readmatrix('input.txt');
save('output.mat', 'data');