How could I set up the number of external process for optimization?

[Ms. Yanxin Feng 1]

Hello everyone,

 

I had problem when I tried to run optimization with external processes. I chose NSGA-II engine and set up 20 population size and 10 generations. I connected GLRankine with CAESES. I used external process for GLRankine. But when I started running the optimization, only 4 external process could be used.

 

So my question is, how can I improve the limit of the number of external process?

Any ideas about that? Thanks in advance.

 

Cheers,

Yanxin

[Jörg 29]

Hi Yanxin,

 

There are several settings in CAESES with different effects and purposes:

 

1. The total number of parallel running (and also possibly different) applications can be controlled via file > settings:
2. For each application, you can have an individual setting, e.g. because of license or core limitations etc.
3. Finally, the design engines also contain a (2nd level, hidden) setting for the number of parallel running designs:

For input 1 and 2, a value of 0 means  unlimited (read also the help by clicking on the "?" icon next to the input field). So maybe you can check which setting needs to be adjusted or changed in your case. And, keep in mind the possible license limitations of your external analysis software.

 

I hope this helps,
Joerg

 

[Ms. Yanxin Feng 1]

Hi Joerg,

thanks for your detail reply. I did the same set ups. I suppose that my license is limited to just using 4 local process.

When I am trying to change the number of parallel running Design (step 3): attachment "parallel"

It shows the following reminding:

 

*** INFO LocalResourceManager : Insufficient license [Your current license state only allows a maximum of 4 parallel running local processes.]

And this is the set up of localapplication: attachment "localapplication"

The set up of NSGA-II: attachment "nsga2"

I hope I described my problem in correct way. Looking forward for any advice. Thanks a lot.

 

Sincerely,

Yanxin

 

Hi Yanxin,

 

There are several settings in CAESES with different effects and purposes:

 

1. The total number of parallel running (and also possibly different) applications can be controlled via file > settings: settings_global_total_processes.png
2. For each application, you can have an individual setting, e.g. because of license or core limitations etc. settings_local_application.png
3. Finally, the design engines also contain a (2nd level, hidden) setting for the number of parallel running designs: settings_design_engine.png

For input 1 and 2, a value of 0 means  unlimited (read also the help by clicking on the "?" icon next to the input field). So maybe you can check which setting needs to be adjusted or changed in your case. And, keep in mind the possible license limitations of your external analysis software.

 

I hope this helps,

Joerg

Hi Joerg,

thanks for your detail reply. I did the same set ups. I suppose that my license is limited to just using 4 local process.

When I am trying to change the number of parallel running Design (step 3)

It shows the following reminding:

 

*** INFO LocalResourceManager : Insufficient license [Your current license state only allows a maximum of 4 parallel running local processes.]

And this is the set up of localapplication:

The set up of NSGA-II:

I hope I described my problem in correct way. Looking forward for any advice. Thanks a lot.

 

Sincerely,

Yanxin

[Jörg 29]

Yeah you are right - I've missed this one. Correct!

[Ms. Yanxin Feng 1]

Yeah you are right - I've missed this one. Correct!

Hi Joerg,

could you please enlarge the limit number of my license?

I am using the license of DUE. and here is my license number:

Thanks again!

Yanxin

[Ms. Yanxin Feng 1]

I mean could you please update the license to enlarge the limit number of local process.

[Jörg 29]

Hi Yanxin,

 

My colleagues will get back to you via email.

 

Have a great weekend,

Joerg

[Ms. Yanxin Feng 1]

Hi Yanxin,

 

My colleagues will get back to you via email.

 

Have a great weekend,

Joerg

Hi Joerg,

 

Thanks a lot. Have a nice weekend!

 

Yanxin

[Ms. Yanxin Feng 1]

Hi Yanxin,

 

My colleagues will get back to you via email.

 

Have a great weekend,

Joerg

Hi Joerg,

 

Could you please kindly remind your colleague to contact me via email? I haven't get any email from your colleagues yet. My email address is fengyanxin0524@gmail.com.

Thanks a lot!

 

With regards,

Yanxin

[Jörg 29]

Hi Yanxin,

 

Can you please check again whether it works? We have changed the license modules of DUE so that you should now be able to run more designs at the same time.

 

Cheers

Joerg

[Ms. Yanxin Feng 1]

Hi Yanxin,

 

Can you please check again whether it works? We have changed the license modules of DUE so that you should now be able to run more designs at the same time.

 

Cheers

Joerg

Hi Joerg,

 

it works now, thank you very much! :D

 

Cheers,

Yanxin

[Jörg 29]

Perfect - enjoy and good luck!