Faster
Performance
Evolver 4.0 is on average 20x faster than previous versions (with new, optimised
C language code). Some models run up to 100x faster!
Available in Three Versions
The Standard version can solve problems with up to 80 variables, the Professional version
supports up to 250 variables, and the Industrial version supports an unlimited number
of variables. In addition, the Professional and Industrial versions include the Evolver
Developers Kit and auto-mutation rate adjustment.
32-bit Processing
True 32-bit processing under Excel 7 and higher (95, 97, and 2000) increases performance
and allows Evolver 4.0 to handle larger models more efficiently. The Evolver Developers
Kit includes 32-bit code for developers to access in their custom applications.
Improved Interface
The Evolver 4.0 toolbar is now a true Excel toolbar. Dialog boxes have been redesigned
to show more useful information and to reduce the number of levels necessary to access
information. The Evolver WatcherTM interface has also been revised, making
it easier to use.
Constraints
Users can enter any number of hard and soft constraints directly, either in a simple
format similar to Excels built-in Solver or as complex formulas. In earlier
versions, constraints had to be embedded in the users worksheet. These are
now easily accessible when defining a model.
Workbooks and Disjoint Ranges
Evolver 4.0 supports problems spanning multiple sheets of an Excel workbook and allows
the user to define variable and constraint cells in disjoint ranges.
VBA Macros
A macro language allows users to control Evolver within Excel using VBA. Evolver 4.0
can also run VBA macros every optimisation iteration it performs. (Professional
and Industrial versions only)
Auto-Mutation Rates
Professional and Industrial versions feature auto-mutation rate adjustment. The mutation
rate determines the amount of randomness Evolver uses when generating new solutions.
Evolver 4.0 monitors its progress toward an optimal solution and adjusts the mutation
rate appropriately.
Selectable Genetic Operators
Professional and Industrial versions allow users to select from a variety of available
genetic operators, including heuristic crossover, extinction, boundary mutations,
local search, and others. Using a powerful auto-operator feature, Evolver can test
all available operators and identify the best-performing one for a specific model.
Evolver Watcher
The Evolver Watcher searches for all Evolver activity, whether it is being called from
Excel or from custom application, and allows the user to change the algorithm parameters,
explore the population, and display graphs, charts, and complete reports on the status
of the problem.
Evolver Developer's Kit
Developers can write custom Windows applications that access Evolver through the Evolver
Development Kit (included with Evolver Professional and Industrial).
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Evolver System Requirements
Minimum
Platform: IBM PC compatible Pentium-equivalent or higher, 16MB RAM, Windows
98, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Recommended: 32
MB RAM, or greater
Spreadsheet: Windows
Excel 97 or higher
Version: 4.0
Developer's
Kit : Evolver Developer's Kit
Technical
Support: 30 days free. Further support available through Maintenance
Plan.
Demo: Web
download and free demo CD with trial
version available.
Training: Available
through Palisade's Software Training Courses.



