MendelSolve 1.1

MendelSolve allows you to solve optimization problems in Excel using a genetic algorithm approach. In much the same way as Solver works it takes a target formula and adjusts inputs to minimize or maximize the result. The advantages of the genetic algorithm approach is its ability to solve non-linear problems and avoid getting locked into a local minimum or maximum. MendelSolve uses an off-the-shelf configuration that works well in most situations but does allow for various parameters to be altered.

This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.