Optimization · Intermediate · 15 min
Setting Objectives and Weights
OptimizationTOPSIS
Translate "I want a high-performing material" into objectives, weights and constraints the optimizer understands.
Steps
Follow along
Each step is something you can do in the platform right now.
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Step 1
Open Optimization and select your trained predictor or dataset.
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Step 2
Add two objectives: maximize conversion, minimize raw-material cost.
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Step 3
Set the weights — equal to start, then skew toward conversion to see the front shift.
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Step 4
Add a composition constraint: the metal columns must sum to 100%.
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Step 5
Add per-feature bounds that match your actual equipment limits.
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Step 6
Run the search and compare the front under different weight settings.
Notes
Pro tips
What experienced users wish they knew the first time.
Weights express your trade-off; TOPSIS does the ranking, so changing weights changes the order, not the front.
With 2+ objectives, Evolutionary Search usually covers the front better than Adaptive Search.
Want the details? This tutorial pairs with the docs page stages · optimization.
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