Problem-Based Steps

Problem-Based Optimization Workflow

Problem-based steps for solving optimization problems.

Problem-Based Workflow for Solving Equations

Problem-based steps for solving equations.

Optimization Expressions

Expressions define both objective and constraints.

Pass Extra Parameters in Problem-Based Approach

Pass extra parameters, data, or fixed variables in the problem-based approach.

Write Objective Function for Problem-Based Least Squares

Syntax rules for problem-based least squares.

Named Index for Optimization Variables

How to create and work with named indices for variables.

Review or Modify Optimization Problems

Shows how to review or modify problem elements such as variables and constraints.

Examine Optimization Solution

How to evaluate the solution and its quality.

Set Options

Set Options

Set optimization options

Output Function for Problem-Based Optimization

Shows how to use an output function in the problem-based approach to record iteration history and to make a custom plot.

Tips for Problem-Based Optimization

Create Efficient Optimization Problems

Tips for obtaining a faster or more accurate solution when there are integer constraints, and for avoiding loops in problem creation.

Separate Optimization Model from Data

To create reusable, scalable problems, separate the model from the data.

Variables with Duplicate Names Disallowed

Solution to the problem of two optimization variables with the same name.

Create Initial Point for Optimization with Named Index Variables

This example shows how to create initial points for solve when you have named index variables by using the findindex function.

Expression Contains Inf or NaN

Optimization expressions containing Inf or NaN cannot be displayed, and can cause unexpected results.

Objective and Constraints Having a Common Function in Serial or Parallel, Problem-Based

Save time when your objective and nonlinear constraint functions share common computations in the problem-based approach.

Effect of Automatic Differentiation in Problem-Based Optimization

Automatic differentiation lowers the number of function evaluations for solving a problem.

Parallel Computing

What Is Parallel Computing in Optimization Toolbox?

Use multiple processors for optimization.

Using Parallel Computing in Optimization Toolbox

Perform gradient estimation in parallel.

Minimizing an Expensive Optimization Problem Using Parallel Computing Toolbox™

Example showing the effectiveness of parallel computing in two solvers: fmincon and ga.

Improving Performance with Parallel Computing

Investigate factors for speeding optimizations.

Problem-Based Algorithms

Problem-Based Optimization Algorithms

How the optimization functions and objects solve optimization problems.

Automatic Differentiation Background

Learn how automatic differentiation works.

Supported Operations on Optimization Variables and Expressions

Lists all available mathematical and indexing operations on optimization variables and expressions.