BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, PILANI

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMMES

COURSE HANDOUT

Academic Term FIRST SEMESTER 2016-2017

Course Title Computer Programming (with MATLAB)
Course ID No. TA ZC164
Instructor(s) Dr. Satya Sudhakar Y

Course Modules

Module No Module Title Objectives

1 Introduction to Programming and MATLAB To understand the notion of Data and Computation,
to understand the use of MATLAB software to use it
for programming in the course.

2 Elements of Matlab programming.( Variables, To understand variables and Assignment Statements,

Assignment Statements, Writing Programs in data types, operators, constants and expression
MATLAB)

3 Arrays: Representation and Operations Learn to create and access row and columns vectors,
Creating and accessing matrices and learn few simple
matrix functions

4 Problem Solving Process To understand process of solving problems using

computer (analyse-design-implement- test) and to
design solutions to problems

5 Problem solving: Selection Constructs To learn and use conditional Expressions (using
Relational Operators, Logic Operators, Logical
Functions) and conditional statements (if construct,
switch-case construct) in MATLAB

6 Problem solving: Iterative Constructs To learn and use iterative statements (while loop, for
loop, break & continue statements) for problem
solving.

7 Strings in MATLAB To understand the need of string data, its

representation in MATLAB and manipulation of strings

8 Plotting To learn using plotting functions in MATLAB for

plotting functions, plotting multiple functions in single
plot, applying display properties to the plot.
 9 Modularity, Reuse: User defined Functions (1) To learn solving larger problems in a modular
fashion, writing modules as functions and various
parameter passing techniques.

(2) To learn Use of Optional Arguments, Shared and

Persistent Memory, Sub Functions, Private Functions,
Nested Functions

10 Structured Data: Structures, Cell Arrays To learn to organize and represent collection of
related data using the structures and cell arrays in
MATLAB

11 File Handling To understand role of persistent data (stored in files)

for applications, learn about formatted and
unformatted files and to perform various operations
using sequential access, random access on the files.

Text Book(s)

T1 Stephen J. Chapman Matlab Programming for Engineers, 4th Ed. Cengage Learning.

Reference Book(s) & other resources

R1 Attaway, Stormy. Matlab: A Practical Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving. Butterworth-
Heinemann.

R2 R.J. Dromey. Problem Solving using Computer. Prentice Hall India. Eastern Economy Edition. 2002.

Self-Study & Contact Session Plan

Lecture 1: (Module #1: Introduction to Programming and MATLAB)

Learning Objectives Introduction to Programming and MATLAB

Computers and Programming (RL1.1) , Programming Languages
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) Types(RL1.2), Problem solving(RL 2.1), Introduction to the MATLAB
environment(RL 2.2), Using MATLAB Documentation (RL .3)

Contact Session (in addition to the Introduction to the course, Operating methodology
brief overview to the recorded
Introduce the MATLAB environment, Using documentation
content)

References R1: Section 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Lecture 2: (Module #2: Elements of MATLAB programming #4: Arrays: Representation and Operations)

Learning Objectives Understanding Arrays in MATLAB, Representation and

 Operation on Arrays
Arrays: Creation (RL 3.1), Accessing Elements(RL 3.2) , Sub Arrays(RL
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number)
3.3), Representation(RL 3.3), Operations (RL 3.4)

Contact Session (in addition to the Exercises on various methods of arrays creation and initialization,
brief overview to the recorded Linear Addressing, Accessing and modifying sub arrays, Arrays and
content) Matrix Operations

References T1: Sections 2.1, 2.3, 2.4

Lecture 3: (Module #3: Problem Solving Process)

Learning Objectives Understanding the Problem Solving Process and to write

small MATLAB programs
Input, Output statements (RL 4.1), MATLAB Scripts (RL 4.2),
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number)
Problem Solving (RL 5.1), Algorithms(RL 5.2), Flow Chart (RL 5.3)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises on designing algorithms, drawing flowcharts using
the brief overview to the recorded sequence, selection, and iterative constructs.
content) Writing small programs involving I/O and executing it.

References T1 Section 3.2, R1: Chapter 5

Lecture 4: ( Module #5: Problem solving: Selection Constructs)

Learning Objectives Learning to write programs using selection

Condition: Relational and Logical Expressions (RL 6.1), Conditional
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) Statements (if statement) (RL 6.2), Choosing from Multiple
Alternatives (RL 6.3)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in writing conditions using relational, logical operations,
the brief overview to the recorded writing programs involving if statement, if-else, if- elseif and switch
content) case statements in MATLAB

References T1: Sections 3.3, 3.4 9

Lecture 5: ( Module #6: Problem solving: Iterative Constructs)

Learning Objectives Learning to write programs using iteration/repetition

For Loop (RL 7.1), While Loop (RL 7.2), Break and Continue
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number)
Statements(RL 7.3), Logical Arrays and Vectorization (RL 7.4)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Write programs involving for-loop, while-loop and nested loops.
the brief overview to the recorded
Exercises in vectorizing programs involving loops and decisions.
content)

References T1: Sections 4.1-4.3

Lecture 6: (Module #6: Strings in MATLAB #8: Plotting)

Learning Objectives Learning create manipulate string data and plotting

functions in MATLAB
Strings Representation and Creation (RL 8.1), String Operations and
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) MATLAB Functions (RL 8.2), Simple Plots (RL 9.1), Multiple Plots,
Subplots (RL 9.2)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Implementing MATLAB string manipulation functions, as scripts
the brief overview to the recorded using iteration.
content) Plotting functions using plot function.

References T1: Section 6.2, 2.11

Lecture 7-8: ( Module #9: Modularity, Reuse: User defined Functions)

Learning Objectives Understanding top down design, and writing modular

programs using user-defined functions in MATLAB
Top Down Design (RL 10.1), Functions in MATLAB (RL 10.2),
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) Parameter Passing in MATLAB (RL 10.3), Functions with Optional
Parameters(RL 10.4),

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in solving problems using top down design, implementing
the brief overview to the recorded modules using functions
content)

References T1: Chapter 5.1-5.3

Lecture 9: Review of Topics from Lecture 1-8

Lecture 10: (Module #9: Modularity, Reuse: User defined Functions)

Learning Objectives Writing functions using optional parameters,

global/persistent variables, sub functions
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) Functions with Optional Parameters(RL 10.4), Sharing Data between
Function using Global Memory (RL 10.5), Preserving Data Between
 Calls to a Function (RL 10.6), Sub Functions (RL 10.7)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in writing functions in which uses optional parameters,
the brief overview to the recorded global variables, and persistent data and sub functions.
content)

References T1: Chapter 5.4-5.5, 5.7.1

Lecture 11: (Module #9: Modularity, Reuse: User defined Functions)

Learning Objectives Writing higher order functions in MATLAB

Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) Anonymous functions (RL 11.1), Function Functions (RL 11.2)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in writing anonymous functions, function handles, and
the brief overview to the recorded function functions in MATLAB
content)

References T1: Chapter 5.6,

Lecture 12: (Module #9: Modularity, Reuse: User defined Functions)

Learning Objectives Writing recursive functions in MALTLAB

Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) Recursion (RL 11.3)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in writing recursive and iterative programs for problems
the brief overview to the recorded
content)

References R1: Chapter 9.5

Lecture 13: (Module #10: Structured Data: Structures, Cell Arrays)

Learning Objectives Structured Data: Structures

Structures in MATLAB (RL 12.1), Nesting Strutures (RL 12.2), Array

Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) of Structures (RL 12.3), Passing Structures (RL 12.4), array of
structures functions (RL 12.5) , returning from functions (RL 12.6)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in writing programs using structures, arrays of structures,
the brief overview to the recorded writing functions with structures as arguments, and returning from
content) functions

References T1: Chapter 7.3

 Lecture 14: (Module #10: Structured Data: Structures, Cell Arrays)

Learning Objectives Structured Data: Cell Arrays

Cell Arrays (RL 13.1), Creating and Accessing Cell Arrays (RL 13.2),
Significance of Cell Arrays (RL 13.3), Passing Cell Arrays and
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number)
returning from Functions (RL 13.4), List of strings Representations
using Cell Arrays (RL 13.5)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in writing programs using cell arrays, accessing elements,
the brief overview to the recorded writing functions with cell arrays as arguments, and returning from
content) functions

References T1: Chapter 7.2

Lecture 15: (Module #11: File Handling)

Learning Objectives File I/O: Saving and retrieving files, variables, workspaces.
Formatted output using fprintf
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) Files: Introduction (RL 14.1), Preserving Variables and Data (RL 14.2)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Exercises in writing matrix as files, retrieving and manipulating.
the brief overview to the recorded Exercises in formatted output using fprintf on matrices, for various
content) formats, and data.

References T1: Chapter 14

Lecture 16: (Module #11: File Handling)

Learning Objectives Formatted File IO

Topics(Recorded Lectures Number) File Opening and closing(RL 14.3), Formatted Functions (RL 14.4)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Programs which manipulate formatted files, reading input data from
the brief overview to the recorded formatted files, writing output, modifying contents in files
content)

References T1: Chapter 14

Lecture 17: (Module #11: File Handling)

Learning Objectives Binary I/O, Random access Functions

Binary I/O functions (RL 14.5), Binary I/O vs Formatted I/O (RL 14.6),
Topics(Recorded Lectures Number)
File Positioning and Status Functions (RL 14.7)

Contact Sessions (in addition to Programs using binary File I/O and Random access functions
the brief overview to the recorded
content)

References T1: Chapter 14

Lecture 18: Review of Topics from Lecture 10-17

Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
No Name Type Duration Weight Day, Date, Session, Time

EC-1 Quiz-I/ Assignment-I Online - 5% September 1-10, 2016

Quiz-II 5% October 1-10, 2016

Quiz-III/ Assignment-II 5% October 20-30, 2016

EC-2 Mid-Semester Test Closed Book 2 hours 35% 25/09/2016 (FN) 10 AM – 12 Noon

EC-3 Comprehensive Exam Open Book 3 hours 50% 06/11/2016 (FN) 9 AM – 12 Noon

Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics in Session Nos. 1 to 8

Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics (Session Nos. 1 to 18)

Important links and information:

Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in

Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the latest announcements
and deadlines.

Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the Elearn portal.

Evaluation Guidelines:

1. The RLs to be viewed off-line by students before attending the classes.

2. The online contact sessions are completely based on Script & Function files(MATLAB Code) developed
meticulously to illustrate the basic concepts and their applications. These files will be made available to the
students right after the first lecture. These can be practised at any time.

3. Students will attempt them through the course pages on the Elearn portal. Announcements will be made on
the portal, in a timely manner.

4. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.

5. For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or bound) is permitted.
 However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted in all exams.
Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.

6. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student should
follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be made available on the Elearn portal.
The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later.

It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self study schedule as given in
the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation components such as
Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the evaluation scheme provided in the
handout.
RECORDED Lectures by Mr. S. P. VIMAL

Recorded Lecture Youtube Link

RL 1.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z72swEV9ik
RL 1.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-vOEQLOg6U

RL 2.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7nRmnIJtFo
RL 2.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztc2jXZFOoI
RL 2.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoS_lnmPlNA

RL 3.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqti5ps_KLQ
RL 3.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eipo5tyXmk4
RL 3.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7V9Ywjsq7E
RL 3.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHA1fkT2QnY
RL 3.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKFgf665g3U
RL 3.5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK60JMnuvMs

RL 4.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a27nkXTPzzc
RL 4.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ9XQb3tJWw
RL 4.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWDDN0nXSOk

RL 5.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BWVLH5odII
RL 5.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX5Gry3ZXcE
RL 5.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1bthqos-cQ

RL 6.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBnV6MgpBxs
RL 6.1.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgi5dYT4p9c
RL 6.1.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgDyRMqc_c4
RL 6.1.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiyAJQjLG9k
RL 6.2.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8iAsO8IKQs
RL 6.2.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKQc0aeoFQ
RL 6.3.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgSAD9m8N7Q
RL 6.3.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF2RNJUX2GM

RL 7.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt9HButEuoM
RL 7.1.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mPbvpPr62Q
RL 7.1.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuEHlcLZpgM
RL 7.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ImaHn5nl_o
RL 7.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk_VR8avi8E
RL 7.4.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hZrqMb_BfY
RL 8.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F9thrQf6Jk
RL 8.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04lEOW3wHbk
RL 8.2.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkX6_a-o5eg
RL 8.2.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnBE4ZzF0n0
RL 8.2.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFZaAvRib3Q
RL 8.2.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwJRoYxP6Eg

RL 9.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKSWt5l-nzU
RL 9.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCj0xtTPlFM
RL 9.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwhUXQXmQ2M

RL 10.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t6wM2td_Fk
RL 10.2.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9z3QSa7Wec
RL 10.2.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyWv4ZGL0LM
RL 10.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti2jYyoCvSI
RL 10.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZxMkQM8LTs
RL 10.5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGcOUd-iREQ
RL 10.6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikC0UjwT0HQ
RL 10.7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJOf_5m4Iko

RL 11.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw8SUfBLyDY
RL 11.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oemyi0O-q_c
RL 11.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7utyABvzzYQ

RL 12.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLrY0CrqKxU
RL 12.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT-UKoez_Nw
RL 12.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDbWhJoT5XM
RL 12.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LDDe6MubAI
RL 12.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHQJ5yzE7Ek

RL 13.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBonTYluOiE
RL 13.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsHzAdy-jQ8
RL 13.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRPMGjoUaRg
RL 13.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkaOmFCLMUQ

RL 14.0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q57anBC4Vg
RL 14.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6qXAbl_yi8
RL 14.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdAg-5Zabbs
RL 14.3.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhXDpwonC8k
RL 14.3.2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzOU1_oJBlA
RL 14.3.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycX4-6DnDhg
RL 14.3.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MAl4r0qwF4
RL 14.4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkANPZJGmJY
RL 14.5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mSP66LAxco
RL 14.6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa30yKvORNk

OCTAVE Installation guidelines by Mr. S. P Vimal

Instructions to install Octave

This page has instructions to install Octave (3.6.4) and Notepad++. Notepad++ is just an
editor to write your programs. There are better third party GUI to octave. You can find
external GUI's searching online, and install of your own. [ The page with install instructions
for Octave 3.6.x is copied from http://albeniz.eng.uci.edu/mae10/octaveinstallnotes.txt and
verified by myself. Hence the credit goes to it's author. ]
[ Alternatively you can visit http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/download.html to install
Octave 3.8.1 which has comes with an integrated GUI. The only issue is the version 3.8.1 is
not stable. This means that this installation can crash at times, might require often
restart/reinstall.]
INSTRUCTIONS
The first step is to download the compressed (.7z or .zip) file that contains
Octave.
Navigate to http://wiki.octave.org/Octave_for_Windows FOR WINDOWS MACHINES.
Choose which
version you would like to use; 3.6.1 or newer for Windows 7 Machines. Note
that Windows 8
users MUST USE VERSION "Octave3.4.3_gcc4.5.2_20111025.7z" to avoid crashes
and compatability
issues. The follows the links on this page to sourceforge to download the
actual files, or use
the direct links below and click on the desired .7z file to download. Note
that you should not
download the "_pkgs" file, as that does not contain Octave itself but just
extensions/packages.
DIRECT LINK TO WINDOWS 8 VERSION 3.4.3:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/octave/files/Octave%20Windows%20binaries/Octa
ve%203.4.3%20for%20Windows%20MinGW%20Installer/
Download "Octave3.4.3_gcc4.5.2_20111025.7z" which is ~140mb and may take
several minutes.
DIRECT LINK TO WINDOWS 7 VERSION 3.6.4:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/octave/files/Octave%20Windows%20binaries/Octa
ve%203.6.4%20for%20Windows%20MinGW%20installer/
Download "Octave3.6.4_gcc4.6.2_20130408.7z" which is ~150mb and may take
several minutes.
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AFTER THE DOWNLOAD COMPLETES, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO INSTALL OCTAVE 3.6.4 A
WINDOWS MACHINE:
Note: Installing a different version of Octave is nearly the same except that
the
folder names need to reflect the version of Octave being installed. Note that
the

folder name is essentially the name of the .7z file downloaded, without the
extension
on the end that represents the release time/date.
1. Go to the root of your C:\ drive and create a new folder called "Octave"
2. Go within that Octave folder and create a folder called:
"Octave3.6.4_gcc4.6.2"
3. You should now have C:\Octave\Octave3.6.4_gcc4.6.2
both folders created. Both will be empty folders.
4. Take the .7z file you download and use 7zip or winzip to extract it
into the "Octave" folder. Note that you do NOT extract it into the
Octave3.6.4_gcc4.6.2 folder but rather just the Octave folder located in
C:\Octave
You can right-click-drag into the "Octave" folder and use the "Extract
Here" option to extract it, or do it manually from within 7zip or winzip.
NOTE: If you do not have winzip or 7zip (or any archive managing program)
installed on your computer, go to: http://www.7-zip.org/download.html
and download the version appropriate for your machine. Follow the basic
installation procedure as with any other program.
5. It will work for a few minutes. It will automatically install and
organize the octave files within the Octave3.6.4_gcc4.6.2 folder. An icon
should be created in the "Octave" folder. There are two icons one has a
"_docs" on the end. Open octave using the link WITHOUT _docs on the end.
It may take a minute to load, let it work. You can then move the shortcuts
wherever
you like and/or "pin" the program to the taskbar for quick access.
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AFTER OCTAVE IS INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL, DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL NOTEPAD++ AS
YOUR TEXT EDITOR:
First, go to http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.3.3.html
and click on the "Notepad++ installer" link and download it. Then go
through basic install instructions like any other program. Leave all the
boxes as default. The important thing is make sure you know where it
installs to, either "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)". DO NOT
CHANGE where it installs, just make sure you know which one it is. Once it
is installed, make sure you close both Notepad++ and Octave, then do the
following:
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AFTER INSTALLATION OF OCTAVE AND NOTEPAD++ IS COMPLETE, FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO
LINK NOTEPAD++ TO OCTAVE.
THIS WILL ALLOW FOR USE OF THE "edit" COMMAND IN OCTAVE:

Follow these steps carefully and BE SURE NOT TO CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE INSIDE
THIS FILE.
Even a space in the wrong place can make things not work. Again, It is a good
idea to exit both Octave
and Notepad++ before attempting to make this change.
1. Go to where you installed octave and navigate to:
Octave3.6.4_gcc4.6.2\share\octave\site\m\startup\octaverc
2. Open up the "octaverc" file in WORDPAD. This may require you to right
click and
select "open with" then choose WORDPAD.
3. When it opens you should see the lines:
## Uncomment and change following line for your preferred editor
## EDITOR('C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Notepad++\\notepad++.exe');
CHANGE the 2nd line by deleting the space and the 2 # signs before EDITOR.
4. It should now look like this:
## Uncomment and change following line for your preferred editor
EDITOR('C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Notepad++\\notepad++.exe');
5. Change the path of the file to be either "Program Files" or "Program
Files (x86)" depending on where you installed Notepad++ to on your
computer. If you are unsure, go into your C:\ drive and check both folders
for Notepad++.
Also, note the locations of the space between Program and Files and
Files and (x86). This space is required. Type it exactly as you see it.
You should not need to change anything else in this line.
6. Once you have deleted the space and 2# signs, and changed the path to
be correct for where you stalled Notepad++, go ahead and save and exit the
file. IF YOU THINK YOU DID SOMETHING WRONG EXIT WITHOUT SAVING AND START
OVER.
7. Now reopen Octave and try the "edit myfile.txt" command and see
if it opens a file in Notepad++. Note that it may prompt you to create the
file if it does
not yet exist. If Notepad++ opens and creates the file, you are done. Note
that the "edit"
command is just a shortcut to open/edit (i.e. create a new, or resume work on
an already exisiting) a file
and that it is not required. You could simply open the file manually by
navigating to it in Windows or
open Notepad++ and open the file that way.
You are done! :)