Many researchers use the free software Optool to study control and optimization problems. Its versatility allows you to test algorithms and compute theoretical convergence rates. The software can be used in both Windows and Mac systems. Users can solve linear and nonlinear equations. They can also explore the physics of various physical processes. OPTool has been used by two publications. Its features make it the ideal tool for researchers. It is available for download for both platforms and requires no additional installation.
The program can simulate many optimization algorithms. The popup menu contains many useful options. You can invoke it using a hotkey or by double-clicking the tray icon. You can also invoke its menu using long right-click. To switch to the main menu, press ctrl+option. This will bring up the main menu. Choose one of the three tabs based on the problem type. Once you have chosen the mode you want, you can click the arrow button to select the desired option.
OPTool offers three types of solvers: linSolver solves linear equations, optSolver solves general optimization problems, and quadSolver calls both linSolver and optSolver for a quadratic problem. Each solver uses different methods to achieve the desired result. Once you have decided on the solution method, you can implement the function. The other two modes are called optimizer, optimization algorithm, and graphical interface.
