Using Solver - integer solution
 

I am using the solver feature to determine the minimum # of suppliers we need
to fill our demands. When I use my solver solution, it optimizes the number
of suppliers to be .6 of a supplier. Is there a way to force the numbers to
be integers?

Using Solver - integer solution
 

DIL

Set target cell, Equal to: click Value Radio Button and type 1 in InputBox

Regards
Peter

"Dil" wrote:

I am using the solver feature to determine the minimum # of suppliers we need
to fill our demands. When I use my solver solution, it optimizes the number
of suppliers to be .6 of a supplier. Is there a way to force the numbers to
be integers?

Using Solver - integer solution
 

Hi. In general, you add the constraint that your particular changing
cells are "Int" for Integer. In the Constraint window, "Int" is the
fourth item in the pull-down menu.

HTH
Dana DeLouis


Dil wrote:
I am using the solver feature to determine the minimum # of suppliers we need
to fill our demands. When I use my solver solution, it optimizes the number
of suppliers to be .6 of a supplier. Is there a way to force the numbers to
be integers?

Using Solver - integer solution
 

Also read about Tolerance. Use Tools | Solver | Options | Help and you will
find
Tolerance:The percentage by which the target cell of a solution satisfying
the integer constraints can differ from the true optimal value and still be
considered acceptable. This option applies only to problems with integer
constraints. A higher tolerance tends to speed up the solution process

best wishes
--
Bernard V Liengme
www.stfx.ca/people/bliengme
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I am using the solver feature to determine the minimum # of suppliers we
need
to fill our demands. When I use my solver solution, it optimizes the
number
of suppliers to be .6 of a supplier. Is there a way to force the numbers
to
be integers?