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Function Reference

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GlobalSearchCreate and solve GlobalSearch problems
MultiStartCreate and solve MultiStart problems
Genetic AlgorithmUse genetic algorithm and Optimization Tool, and modify genetic algorithm options
Direct SearchUse direct search and Optimization Tool, and modify pattern search options
Simulated AnnealingUse simulated annealing and Optimization Tool, and modify simulated annealing options

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GlobalSearch

createOptimProblemCreate optimization problem structure
run (GlobalSearch)Find global minimum

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MultiStart

createOptimProblemCreate optimization problem structure
list (CustomStartPointSet)List custom start points in set
list (RandomStartPointSet)Generate start points
run (MultiStart)Run local solver from multiple points

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Genetic Algorithm

gaFind minimum of function using genetic algorithm
gamultiobjFind minima of multiple functions using genetic algorithm
gaoptimgetObtain values of genetic algorithm options structure
gaoptimsetCreate genetic algorithm options structure

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Direct Search

patternsearchFind minimum of function using pattern search
psoptimgetObtain values of pattern search options structure
psoptimsetCreate pattern search options structure

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Simulated Annealing

saoptimgetValues of simulated annealing options structure
saoptimsetCreate simulated annealing options structure
simulannealbndFind unconstrained or bound-constrained minimum of function of several variables using simulated annealing algorithm
  

Simulated Annealing OptionsSimulated Annealing Options Class ReferenceClass Reference

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