Why is the optimization toolbox removed in the matlab future release?

I would like to know the reasons of removing the optimization toolbox in future release.

Answer 1

[Alan Weiss]

Optimization Toolbox is not going to be removed in a future release. However, the Optimization app, which you can launch using the optimtool command, will be removed in a future release.

The Optimization app is based on Java, and that basis is becoming increasingly problematic. Additionally, the app has not kept pace with development; for example, you cannot optimize MILP problems or particle swarms ( intlinprog or particleswarm ) using the app.

In the time since we started announcing the future removal of the app (first announced in R2015b), we have not received any negative feedback, or at least I am not aware of any. I am sorry if the announcement confused you as to what will happen.

Alan Weiss

MATLAB mathematical toolbox documentation

[tom preston]

Will there be new optimization App? or will we have to use OPtimization toolbox commands?

[Alan Weiss]

I am sorry, but we who work for MathWorks are enjoined from commenting on future plans. I mean, I am not allowed to tell you anything about stuff we are planning, I can only comment on stuff that we have already released.

Sorry.

Alan Weiss

MATLAB mathematical toolbox documentation

Answer 2

[Steve Grikschat]

Update:

In R2020b, Optimization Toolbox and Global Optimization Toolbox now feature the Optimize Live Editor task, which is a graphical interface to solvers from both toolboxes that embeds in live scripts.

It's worth checking out for anyone who uses optimtool.

For a short intro, see this video

https://www.mathworks.com/videos/how-to-use-the-optimize-live-editor-task-1594660384855.html

For more information

https://www.mathworks.com/help/optim/ug/optimize.html

https://www.mathworks.com/help/optim/ug/optimize-live-editor-task-effective-use.html

Answer 3

[jackxujh]

I just found that in the documentation page of R2018a , A link is given as Optimization App Alternatives.

Here is the link: Optimization App Alternatives - MATLAB & Simulink

It seems that there is no new GUI tool at this stage. Not sure if there is one in the future...