MIP Branching Rule

Type : Selection

Range : The settings listed below

Default : Automatic

This option specifies which branching rule to use for the MIP branch and bound procedure. Possible values are:

  • Automatic

  • Most fractional

  • Pseudo-cost

  • Strong branching

Setting ‘Most fractional’ implies using the most fractional (most infeasible) branching.

In case of strong branching, the options Strong Branching Candidates Limit , Strong Branching Iteration Limit and Strong Branching Level can be used for further control of strong branching procedure).

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