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Constraint nodes are used in Analytica [[Optimizer]] models (not usable in lower Editions of Analytica. The Definition of a Constraint is a comparison such as '''x+y <= z'''.  
 
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Revision as of 22:36, 4 November 2015

Analytica User GuideFormatting Numbers, Tables, and GraphsDisplay of constraint results

Constraint nodes are used in Analytica Optimizer models (not usable in lower Editions of Analytica. The Definition of a Constraint is a comparison such as x+y <= z.

When displaying the result of a constraint it evaluates and displays the result of the left-hand and right-hand side values, which it displays along with the comparison operator using the selected number format. For example, the constraint defined as

GetFract(Expenses,75%) <= GetFract(Revenue,25%)

might show as a result as:

845.1 <= 12.3K

Note that in a non-constraint node, the result of a comparison would display as a Boolean value, i.e., 0 or 1 (False or True).

When the constraint is violated the display is proceeded by {!}, e.g.,

{!}28<=21.

This information can help you debug an optimization model by showing the actual values of each side of the constraint. If you select the Boolean number format, it doesn't show the comparison display but rather True is displayed when the constraint is satisfied, False when it is violated. Beware that the optimizer solver engines sometimes find solutions that are within an epsilon (tiny number) of satisfying each constraint, and may show the constraint result as False because the constraint is violated only by epsilon, even though the solver engine considers it satisfied.

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Date formatsDisplay of constraint resultsMultiple formats in one table
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