Optimization Toolbox 4.1

Latest Features

Version 4.1

Released: 09 Oct 2008
 

Version 4.1, part of Release 2008b, includes the following enhancements:

• Enhanced algorithms in lsqnonlin, lsqcurvefit, and fsolve, supporting large-scale problems
• Ability to enable parallel computations from the Optimization Tool GUI
• Support for gradient estimation by central finite differences in selected solvers
• Enhanced parallel computing support to include central finite differences in selected constrained nonlinear solvers

See the Release Notes for details.

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Version 4.0

Released: 01 Mar 2008
 

Version 4.0, part of Release 2008a, includes the following enhancements:

• New parallel computing support for accelerating gradient estimation in selected constrained nonlinear solvers
• New general large-scale nonlinear programming algorithm in fmincon with improved bound constraint management
• New interface to KNITRO®, a third-party nonlinear programming solver

See the Release Notes for details.

Version 3.1.2

Released: 01 Sep 2007
 

Version 3.1.2, part of Release 2007b, includes bug fixes.

Version 3.1.1

Released: 01 Mar 2007
 

Version 3.1.1, part of Release 2007a, includes bug fixes.  See the Release Notes for details.

Version 3.1

Released: 01 Sep 2006
 

Version 3.1, part of Release 2006b, includes the following enhancements:

• New Optimization Tool (optimtool), a graphical user interface for performing common optimization tasks
  • Select a solver and define your optimization problem
  • Set and inspect optimization options
  • Run problems and visualize results
  • Import and export your problem definitions, algorithm options, and results between the MATLAB workspace and Optimization Tool
  • Automatically generate M-code to capture your work and automate tasks
• New plot option for displaying predefined or customized measures of progress as the solver is executing

See the Release Notes for details.