Optimizer Parameter Set Configuration

The following table describes the recommended parameter value settings for the Optimizer.

Parameter	Recommended Value
Optimizer - Save Interval	Set this parameter to 15.
Optimizer - Logging Level	Set this parameter to 3, unless you want to diagnose a problem.
Optimizer - Optimize Heuristic	Set this parameter to 5. Set this parameter higher for more accurate results and lower for faster results.
Optimizer - Timeout	Set this parameter to 180. Three hours is generally enough time to find a good solution.
ABS - Days to Start	Set this parameter to 1. This parameter controls how many days out the schedule is optimized. Setting this parameter to higher than 5 greatly increases memory usage and is not recommended.
Month Start Date	Set this parameter to 1. This parameter is primarily relevant if you use constraints for monthly capacity.
Week Start Day	Set this parameter to 1. This parameter is primarily relevant if you use constraints for weekly capacity.
Optimizer - Glued	Set this parameter to 120. This parameter is primarily relevant if you use Contract Scheduling during the day instead of batch scheduling overnight.
Optimizer - Default Priority	Set this parameter to 3.
Optimizer - Consider Parts	Set this parameter to 0.
Optimizer - Task Excl Cost	Set this parameter to 500 so that tasks are not deleted from the schedule unless absolutely necessary.
Optimizer - Hard Latest Start	Set this parameter to 0.
Use Assignment Manager	Set the parameter to 1 if you use skills to restrict candidates.