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Contents

Index

• Getting Started

Introduction

Optimization Functions

Optimization Tool GUI

Problem Formulation: Rosenbrock's Function

Defining the Problem in Toolbox Syntax

Running the Optimization

Interpreting the Result

Example of Converting to Solver Form

• User's Guide

• Setting Up an Optimization

• Examining Results

• Steps to Take After Running a Solver

Overview of Next Steps

• When the Solver Fails

Too Many Iterations or Function Evaluations

No Feasible Point

Problem Unbounded

fsolve Could Not Solve Equation

Solver Takes Too Long

• When the Solver Might Have Succeeded

Final Point Equals Initial Point

Local Minimum Possible

• When the Solver Succeeds

What Can Be Wrong If The Solver Succeeds?

1. Change the Initial Point

2. Check Nearby Points

3. Check your Objective and Constraint Functions

Local vs. Global Optima

• Graphical Optimization Tool

• Optimization Algorithms and Examples

• Parallel Computing for Optimization

• External Interface

• Argument and Options Reference

• Functions

Examples

• Release Notes

Steps to Take After Running a Solver

Output Functions

Overview of Next Steps

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