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StepMonitor

StepMonitor
is an option for iterative numerical computation functions that gives an expression to evaluate whenever a step is taken by the numerical method used.

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  • The option setting is normally given as StepMonitor:>expr.
  • The is used instead of to avoid expr being immediately evaluated.
  • Whenever expr is evaluated, all variables in the numerical computation are assigned their current values.
  • Block[{var1=val1, ...}, expr] is effectively used.

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Basic Examples (3)Basic Examples (3)

Monitor steps taken for a numerical minimization with FindMinimum:

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Count steps:

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Use Reap and Sow to collect step data:

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Show steps on a plot of the function:

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Scope (4)Scope (4)

Applications (4)Applications (4)

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