More generally, genmatrix will construct a matrix using any function of the
indices you like, so that
genmatrix(lambda([i,j],0),100,100);
will produce a 100x100 zero matrix.
On Sat, May 17, 2008 at 11:52 PM, ahmet alper parker <aaparker at gmail.com>
wrote:
> Dear all,
> I have a very simple question. If you can answer, I really appreciate. How
> can I build a matrix with all its elements zero with a simple command?
> In example I want to build a matrix like
>
> A=matrix(
> [0,0,0],
> [0,0,0],
> [0,0,0]
> );
>
> but it is very hard to make it if you define all the elements and if you
> have say a 100*100 matrix.
> There should be a simple command but I cannot find it in the manual. Also
> its elements are not forced to be zero. I want to make A a matrix with
> 100*100 elements in example. Then I will define myself its elements with a
> for next like loop...
>
> Best Regards
> Ahmet Alper Parker
>
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