Xpress-MP Documentation

The Xpress-MP documentation comprises a set of introductory documents in addition to the extensive collection of reference manuals and guides. All documents are available in Portable Document Format, for those wishing to print their own copies. Most reference manuals are also available in DHTML/HTML format providing a more effective reference environment, or as a Windows HTML Help file. The most up-to-date version can be obtained from the Dash Optimization Secure Website.

Introductory Material

For new and existing users of Xpress-MP products, there is a wealth of introductory material describing the various components and interfaces of the Xpress-MP software suite. These documents show how the products interrelate and provide a greater feel for the possibilities.

Welcome to Xpress-MP 2004 [ PDF ]	This document introduces the new and revised features in Xpress-MP 2004, and provides references to the accompanying manuals for full details.
Xpress-MP Getting Started [ DHTML ]  [ PDF ]	Providing a gentle, hands-on introduction to the major components of the Xpress-MP software suite, this is the ideal starting point for new users and for those interested in expanding their capabilities with Xpress-MP.
Xpress-MP Licensing User Guide [ PDF ]	This document explains the new licensing system for Xpress-MP 2004. It tells you how to obtain, set-up and administer Xpress-MP licenses
Xpress-Mosel User Guide [ HTML ]   [ PDF ]	The user guide for the Xpress-Mosel modeling environment. It shows how to use Mosel to solve optimization problems, how to use its more general programming language facilities, and how to embed Mosel models in your own applications.
Mod2Mos User Guide [ PDF ]	This document describes how to use Mod2Mos to translate models written for mp-model into Mosel language models.
Xpress-Mosel Native Interface User Guide [ PDF ]	The user guide for the Xpress-Mosel Native Interface, showing you how to extend the Mosel environment with your own Mosel modules.
Xpress-SLP User Guide [ PDF ]	A general description of Xpress-SLP and its facilities for modeling

Reference Manuals

Offering the definitive guide to command and function syntax as well as an overview of their use and related issues, the reference manuals are an indispensible aid to users of Xpress-MP products. Having gained an overview of parts of the Xpress-MP software suite from Xpress-Essentials, you will want to do more with your chosen interface and product. The reference manuals show you how.

Xpress-Optimizer Reference Manual [ DHTML ] [ PDF ]	The main reference for the Xpress-Optimizer, including the optimization functionality, the library interface, and the console interface. For Java users of the Optimizer library, also available is the JavaDoc documentation. There are no comments on the methods for the Java Optimizer, so users should see the documentation for details of syntax and use.
Xpress-Optimizer Fortran Interface [ PDF ]	This document explains how to use the Xpress-MP Optimizer API from Fortran. The Optimizer Reference Manual should be consulted for details, in particular of the form of the API functions and their calling parameters
Xpress-Optimizer .NET Interface [ PDF ]	This document explains how to use the Xpress-MP Optimizer .NET interface.
Xpress-Mosel Language Reference Manual [ DHTML ] [ PDF ]	The main reference for Xpress-Mosel, including details of the Mosel language and all modules supplied with the standard distribution
Xpress-Mosel Library Reference Manual [ DHTML ] [ PDF ]	The Xpress-Mosel Library documentation covering the interface available for embedding the Xpress-Mosel environment within your own applications For Java users of the Mosel libraries, also available is the JavaDoc documentation.
Xpress-Mosel Native Interface Reference Manual [ DHTML ] [ PDF ]	The reference manual for the Xpress-Mosel Native Interface which allows users to extend the Mosel environment with their own Mosel modules.
Xpress-BCL Reference Manual [ DHTML ] [ PDF ]	The main reference for the Xpress-MP Builder Component Library, allowing custom creation of models from within your own applications. For Java users of Xpress-BCL, also available is the JavaDoc documentation.
Xpress-SLP Program Reference Manual [ PDF ]	Complete reference to Xpress-SLP, including its library interface
Xpress-Mosel SLP Reference Manual [ PDF ]	Reference for the Mosel mmxslp and mmxcmd SLP extension modules
Xpress-SLP Console Reference Manual [ PDF ]	Xpress-SLP console interface user guide