How to run RISKOptimizer deterministically without Monte Carlo simulations

 

Solution
RISKOptimizer can run deterministically if your model has no probability distributions (PDFs) or if you lock them to fixed values. In this case, each iteration within a simulation produces the same result, so you can perform optimization without Monte Carlo sampling.

Steps to run deterministically

1. Set Iterations to 1 on the RISKOptimizer toolbar or ribbon.

2. In Model Definition, set Optimize to Value.

3. If your model contains PDFs, you can lock them to static values during optimization.

Recommendation
For purely deterministic optimization, Evolver is usually better because it:

• Supports Linear Programming

• Solves deterministic problems faster

• Has settings tailored for deterministic optimization

Evolver is only available as a part of the DecisionTools Suite. RISKOptimizer is designed primarily for simulation optimization but can handle deterministic cases as described above.

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