Determining the dimensions of a matrix programmatically

This macro determines the dimensions of a matrix. For a given matrix A, the macro returns the number of columns 'm' and the number of rows 'n'.

Download the Macro

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Important

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Download SIZE.mac

Required Inputs

A matrix

Optional Inputs

STORE K K: Use to store the number of rows and columns in two constants (K K).

Running the Macro

Suppose the matrix is in M1. To run the macro, choose View > Command Line/History and type:

%SIZE M1

Click Run.