Interactive Optimizer tutorial

The major features of the CPLEX Interactive Optimizer are introduced in this tutorial.

Starting CPLEX
The start command launches the Interactive Optimizer.
Using help
The help command invokes help in the Interactive Optimizer.
Entering a problem
The Interactive Optimizer offers a variety of ways to enter a problem.
Displaying a problem
The Interactive Optimizer displays problems according to your commands.
Solving a problem
These commands solve a problem in the Interactive Optimizer.
Performing sensitivity analysis
To perform sensitivity analysis, the Interactive Optimizer supports these options.
Writing problem and solution files
To write files, the Interactive Optimizer supports a variety of options.
Reading problem files
These commands and options read files into the Interactive Optimizer.
Setting CPLEX parameters
The set command controls CPLEX parameters in the Interactive Optimizer.
Adding constraints and bounds
To add constraints or bounds to a problem in the Interactive Optimizer, use these commands and options.
Changing a problem
To change a problem, the Interactive Optimizer supports these commands and options.
Executing operating system commands
Operating system commands are accessible from the Interactive Optimizer.
Quitting CPLEX
To terminate a session of the Interactive Optimizer, use the quit command.
Advanced features of the Interactive Optimizer
Further reading about advanced features of the Interactive Optimizer is available in the CPLEX User's Manual.

Parent topic: Tutorials