> De: "Katerina Rippi" <[email protected]>
> À: "users" <[email protected]>
> Envoyé: Lundi 6 Juin 2016 17:48:29
> Objet: [ot-users] convergence criteria and optimization algorithms of FORM

> Dear all,

> I was recently dealing with FORM analysis by using different optimization
> algorithms (Cobyla, AbdoRackwitsz and SQP). In the manual, “ Cases Guide for
> the Textual User Interface” there is an explanation of the convergence
> criteria. However, I found it difficult to understand their exact meaning and
> what each error might represent in FORM iterations. It would be helpful if
> there was a figure and/or explanation in the manual with illustrating the
> errors during FORM iterations. Do you agree?

> Moreover, I could not find any explanation about the different optimization
> algorithms. I found some external documentation describing the theory behind
> these algorithms but it would be also helpful that an explanation of how they
> were implemented in OpenTURNS (OT) is available in the manual. In my case, for
> example, I experienced convergence problems with Cobyla and then when I 
> steered
> a parameter (i.e. ρ beg), it seemed that it worked. However, I think that it
> would be much faster and efficient if the explanation of these parameters and
> their exact implementation in OT are also available in the manuals. In my 
> case,
> I only fully understood it after try and error.

> I would really like to know your experience on this matter. Is there already a
> more detailed elaboration of the aforementioned issues ? and if yes, where can
> I find it? If not, I suppose that including the things above in the manual
> would also help future users of OT and additionally help them understand 
> better
> the usage of the different criteria and parameters.

> Thank you in advance for your consideration and let me know your opinion.

> Cheers,

> Katerina Rippi

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Hello, 

I agree, we definitely could use some more details in the doc. 

Progress to be tracked here: 
http://trac.openturns.org/ticket/839 

J. 
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