Non-linear optimizer mini-framework for Solver

Hi there,

This is still work in progress, but it is to a point where
it is
probably usable for someone.

I'm developing a mini-framework within the Optimization
Solver code that
allows you to develop a new optimizer algorithm without
building the
entire OO.o source code.  You don't even need to build the
entire
scsolver module where the Solver source code lives.

I've started writing documentation here:
http://wiki.ser
vices.openoffice.org/wiki/Optimization_Solver#Optimizer_Deve
lopment_mini-Framework

This effort has started as a need for one individual - who
wishes to
contribute his non-linear optimization code - to integrate
his code into
the Solver module.  Unfortunately, he doesn't have time and
desire to
read and understand the entire Solver code due to his busy
schedule, so
I've decided to develop this mini-framework primarily
motivated by his
need.  I've invited him to join this mailing list, but let's
see if he
is interested. 

The current limitations are:

  * It is limited to for non-linear optimizer only, but
extending it to
cover linear optimizer will be considered if there is a
need.
  * It does not currently handle general constraint model,
where each
constraint consists of f(x) >= [constant] form.  But
support for this
type of constraint will be included in the future.

Thanks,
Kohei

-- 
Kohei Yoshida - OpenOffice.org Engineer - Novell, Inc.
<kyoshidanovell.com>


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