Create a list of variables of a function

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How can I create a list of variables of simple functions with arguments? These functions will be defined by the user, to be manipulated with some code later.

f1[x1_,x2_,x3_]:=x1*x2-x3;
f2[y1_,y2_]:=y1/y2;
f3=[z1_,z2_,z3_,z4_]:=z1+z2+z3-z4;

I want the lists to be:

(* {x1, x2, x3} *)
(* {y1, y2} *)
(* {z1, z2, z3, z4} *)

There could be a lot of bullet-proofing needed here. What if the user "accidentally" defines f1[x1_, x2_] := x1 * x2 in addition to the three-argument definition you give? What response would you want? — Michael E2
– Michael E2, Commented Sep 30, 2015 at 12:42
I agree. Actually, the goal is just do a function to create a list of variables, so it is not necessary to do it by hand. I (user) define the functions and MMA create the lists... of course, junk in, junk out .... — LeoRon7
– LeoRon7, Commented Sep 30, 2015 at 13:13

Chris Chiasson · Accepted Answer · 2015-09-30 12:32:25Z

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In[4]:= ReleaseHold[List @@@ # & /@ Part[DownValues /@ {f1, f2, f3}, All, 1, 1, {1}]] /. Pattern -> (# &)

Out[4]= {{x1, x2, x3}, {y1, y2}, {z1, z2, z3, z4}}

answered Sep 30, 2015 at 12:32

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