How to get var from base workspace in test sequence
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How to get var from base workspace in test sequence
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Stephen23
on 20 Aug 2024
Edited: Stephen23
on 20 Aug 2024
"I want to use code to iterate a variable in a test sequence, which requires getting the change value from the workspace."
Pass it as an argument.
The approach you are attempting has a very strong smell to it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_smell
Rik
on 20 Aug 2024
Why don't you supply the list of test variables in a cell array?
Making your test cases static helps keeping your tests stable. Without a consistent test, it is not possible to have a good regression test.
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Shubham
on 20 Aug 2024
In MATLAB, if you want to access a variable from the base workspace within a Test Sequence block, you can use the evalin function. The evalin function allows you to evaluate an expression in a specific workspace, such as the 'base' workspace. Here's how you can use it in a test sequence:
- Double-click on your Test Sequence block to open the Test Sequence Editor.
- You can use the evalin function in your test sequence actions to retrieve the value of a variable from the base workspace. The syntax is as follows:
varName = evalin('base', 'variableName');
Replace 'variableName' with the name of the variable you want to access.
3. Suppose you have a variable named threshold in the base workspace and you want to use it in your test sequence. You would write:
thresholdValue = evalin('base', 'threshold');
Remember that using evalin can make your test sequences dependent on the state of the base workspace, which might affect reproducibility and clarity.
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Flavio Luiz Puhl Jr
on 14 Jan 2026 at 19:15
@Shubham, I am trying you solution but having this error

Rik
on 15 Jan 2026 at 9:32
@Flavio Luiz Puhl Jr: once you're serious enough about what you're making that you're at the stage of code generation, you should rethink your strategy. This is a cludge solution. It works, but you shouldn't use it for anything that matters.
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