ILOG CPLEX 11.0 User's Manual

Compiling and LinkingCompilation and linking instructions are provided with the files that come in the standarddistribution of ILOG CPLEX for your computer platform. Check the readme.html file fordetails.Creating a C++ Application with Concert TechnologyThe remainder of this chapter is organized by the steps most applications are likely to follow.◆◆◆◆◆First, create a model of your problem with the modeling facilities of Concert Technology.Modeling an Optimization Problem with Concert Technology on page 45 offers anintroduction to creating a model.When the model is ready to be solved, hand it over to ILOG CPLEX for solving. Solvingthe Model on page 50 explains how to do so. It includes a survey of the IloCplexinterface for controlling the optimization. Individual controls are discussed in thechapters explaining the individual optimizers.Accessing Solution Information on page 57, shows you how to access and interpretresults from the optimization after solving the model.After analyzing the results, you may want to make changes to the model and study theireffect. Modifying a Model on page 61 explains how to make changes and howILOG CPLEX deals with them.Handling Errors on page 63, discusses the error handling and debugging supportprovided by Concert Technology and ILOG CPLEX.◆ Example: Optimizing the Diet Problem in C++ on page 65 presents a complete program.Not covered in this chapter are advanced features, such as the use of goals or callbacks forquerying data about an ongoing optimization and for controlling the optimization itself.Goals, callbacks, and other advanced features are discussed in Part VI, AdvancedProgramming Techniques.Modeling an Optimization Problem with Concert TechnologyThis section briefly introduces Concert Technology for modeling optimization problems tobe solved by IloCplex. It highlights these topics:◆ Modeling Classes on page 46● Creating the Environment: IloEnv on page 46ILOG CPLEX 11.0 — USER’ S MANUAL 45