Module: Editor
Version: 5.1.4 +
Description
The formula 'First' returns a matrix with the first n elements over the specified dimensions. The formula 'First' creates a new matrix existing from the first n rows or columns of a matrix.
Parameters
Matrix: the matrix you want to take a selection of.
Dimension: the dimension you want to take a selection of. 1 means rows, 2 means columns.
n: the number of elements you want to select.
Example
Description
In the following example the formula 'First' is used to take the first row of a matrix.
Values parameters
Matrix:
| Column1 | Column2 | Column3 | Column4 |
|---|
| 2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
| 3 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
Dimension: 1
n: 1
Result
Matrix:
| Column1 | Column2 | Column3 | Column4 |
|---|
| 2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
The result is a matrix with only the first row of the original matrix.
Related Topics
- Mid: The formula 'Mid' returns a matrix with the middle n elements over a specified dimension, starting by the specified parameter 'Start'.
- Last: The formula 'Last' returns a matrix with the last n elements over the specified dimensions.
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