genetic algorithm Mixed Integer Optimization linear vs nonlinear constraint

Hi there,

I'm using ga function for my nonlinear objective with 2 constraints as a function of 3 variables variable 1 - continuous. variable 2 - must be integer. variable 3 - must be integer.

The first constraint is nonlinear. For the second constraint I have the choice to express it as linear or nonlinear function.

Which way should I express the second constraint i.e. which option is more preferred for the solver?

Many thanks,

Answer 1

[Alan Weiss]

See the documentation on mixed integer optimization. This is available in GA for MATLAB versions R2011b or later.

Alan Weiss

MATLAB mathematical toolbox documentation