saving an variable into matlab for future use

how is it possible to save an array of 1 row and 3 column. first column contain an integer, second column contain a string, third column contain an audio file.

basically i want to assign an audio file and a string to several variables. then when i select on the desired variable, it will display the string and play the audio file.

thanks for helping me out

Answer 1

[Iain]

Use cell arrays:

 variable{1} = 4;
 variable{2} = 'String';
 variable{3} = 'D:\filehere\hi.wmv';
 variable{4} = yourloadfunction('D:\filehere\hi.wmv'); %replace "yourloadfunction" with a file reading function you know and trust.

Alternatively, use a structure:

 My_structure.Integer = 4;
 My_structure.String = 'String';
 My_structure.filename = 'D:\filehere\hi.wmv';
 My_structure.file  = yourloadfunction('D:\filehere\hi.wmv');

You can also use arrays of structures:

 My_structure(2).Integer = 5;
 etc etc.