Run Optimization Models from Python/C# with SDK Platform
This article explains which products and options let you run optimization models from programming languages (for example, Python and C#) and how to try them.
Summary
- The SDK Platform combined with the Gurobi QP offering lets you run optimization models from programming languages such as Python and C#.
- The educational/academic edition includes only the Excel version and does not include the SDK.
- A 15-day trial is available by registering via the product registration page; the trial license and download instructions are provided by email.
Which product enables programming-language use
- SDK Platform + Gurobi QP
- Purpose: Allows running optimization models when using programming languages such as Python and C#.
- Typical use: Use the SDK Platform together with the Gurobi QP package to execute optimization models from external code (examples of supported languages include Python and C#).
Limitations of the educational edition
- The educational (academic) version includes only the Excel version of the software.
- The educational version does not include access to the SDK, and therefore does not provide the programming-language integration offered by the SDK Platform.
How to request a trial
- Register for a trial on the product registration page: https://www.solver.com/analytic-solver-platform#registration-form
- After registration, a trial license is created and download instructions are sent by email.
- Trial period: 15 days.
Notes
- The SDK Platform is the product that provides programmatic access; confirmation of supported languages included explicit mention of Python and C#.
- Trial provisioning and download instructions are delivered by email after registration.
Conclusion To run optimization models from programming languages, use the SDK Platform together with the Gurobi QP offering (supports languages such as Python and C#). If you are using the educational edition, note that it includes only the Excel version and does not include the SDK. A 15-day trial can be obtained by registering on the product registration page.