MATLAB: Genetic Algorithm option is not available in “Solver” option in “optimtool”

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I am trying to use Genetic Algorithm option in "optimtool" as documented here:
https://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2017b/gads/performing-a-genetic-algorithm-optimization.html
But I cannot find the option.

Best Answer

The genetic algorithm (ga) solver is part of the Global Optimization Toolbox, which is separate to the Optimization Toolbox in MATLAB (you can refer to the top left corner in the doc links below to see which toolbox a function belongs to):
https://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2017b/gads/genetic-algorithm.html
https://www.mathworks.com/help/releases/R2017b/optim/ug/optimtool.html
In order to have the genetic algorithm option when using "optimtool", you would need to have both toolboxes installed in MATLAB. To check what toolboxes are already installed in your MATLAB, you can execute the following command in Command Window:
>> ver
You can refer to the link below for more information on how to install additional toolbox to an existing MATLAB installation:
https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/101885-how-do-i-install-additional-toolboxes-into-an-existing-installation-of-matlab
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