Indicator constraints in optimization

Introduces indicator constraints and emphasizes their advantages over Big M formulations.

What is an indicator constraint?
Defines indicator constraints.
Example: fixnet.c
Illustrates indicator constraints in an application of the C API.
Indicator constraints in the Interactive Optimizer
Contrasts indicator constraints with a Big M formulation in the Interactive Optimizer.
What are indicator variables?
Defines an indicator variable and directs you to an example.
Restrictions on indicator constraints
Describes limitations on indicator constraints.
Best practices with indicator constraints
Suggests best practices with respect to indicator constraints.

Parent topic: Discrete optimization