Calling the LP_Solve Linear Program Software From Excel, S-Plus and R

Abstract

We present software that allows Excel, S-Plus and R to call the functions in the lp_solve system. Lp_solve is free software (licensed under the Gnu Lesser GPL) that solves linear and mixed-integer linear programs of moderate size (on the order of 10,000 variables and 50,000 constraints). Since these problems are substantially larger than those that can be handled by Excel's built-in solver, this link will allow Excel users to handle large problems at no extra cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417160

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  • Samuel E. Buttrey

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  • Naval Postgraduate School

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