Problem modeling is a key step in the deployment of a new Optimization Engine project. It consists in transforming the client’s requirements into a problem description that is understandable by the engine.
Typically we start by using a graphical norm to discuss with the customer, then it is refined into the final textual problem description used to instantiate the Multi-Agent Optimization Engine. Here is a presentation of the graphical norm and how to build it.
The main concepts one needs to know about: dimensions, spaces, variables, and criteria.
The graphical norm is described.
Some explained examples are provided
We identified some good practices, summarized in Modeling Guidelines.
Further in this section: