What is Microsoft Solver Foundation Express Edition?

Microsoft Solver Foundation Express Edition

The Microsoft Solver Foundation Express Edition is a powerful set of development tools for mathematical simulation, optimization, and modeling, designed to run on the common language runtime (CLR).

Main Features:

• Supports various CLR languages including Visual C#, Visual Basic, and more


• Versatile API for remote service running, Excel integration, and other applications


• Intended for quantitative analysts, modelers, risk managers, and developers

Application Areas:

• Real-time supply-chain optimization


• Online advertising profit maximization


• Operations research

Simulation, Optimization, and Modeling:

Utilize Solver Foundation for simulating problems, finding optimal values, and modeling complex systems using various programming techniques.

Modeling With Project Templates:

Access new project templates in Visual Studio for easy integration and development of Solver Foundation solutions.

Excel Add-In:

Includes an Excel add-in for user-friendly modeling and file format exporting, enabling direct deployment to SharePoint.

Optimization Modeling Language (OML):

Utilize the OML system for algebraic modeling and transforming files as necessary.

Modeling With Solver Foundation Services:

Explore various services for model checking, solver selection, reporting, and extensibility framework for third-party solvers.

How Download Works

Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!