Need examples for non-linear optimization

[sammy346]

In the mathematics - optimization section there is a VI which is..... unconstrained optimization

I am using the downhill simplex option and the input that describes the objective function is "another VI" which I will create.

Are there any examples on how to use this VI since I am not sure how to use the "objective function" input which is a reference to another VI and how to set up the "function data" input either (i.e do you use it specify constants ???? how do you do this ????)

[Amanda_H]

Hi sammy,

You can find more information about this command by right-clicking on the VI and choosing Help. You can then choose the Downhill Simplex option for a detailed description of how to use this VI. The following information is provided in the Help about the "objective VI" you must build:

objective function is a reference to the VI that implements the function to optimize. Create this VI by starting from the VI template located at labview\vi.lib\gmath\NumericalOptimization\ucno_objective function template.vit.

Also, more help information can be viewed here:

Downhill Simplex nD (Not in Base Package)

I didn't find an example program in our Developer Zone, but you might be able to find one by searching the Discussion Forums.

Hope this helps!