SolverOk Function

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Defines a basic Solver model. Equivalent to clicking Solver on the Tools menu and then specifying options in the Solver Parameters dialog box.

Before you use this function, you must establish a reference to the Solver add-in. With a Visual Basic module active, click References on the Tools menu, and then select the Solver.xla check box under Available References. If Solver.xla doesn't appear under Available References, click Browse and open Solver.xla in the \Office\Library subfolder.

Syntax

SolverOk(SetCell, MaxMinVal, ValueOf, ByChange)

SetCell   Optional Variant. Refers to a single cell on the active worksheet. Corresponds to the Set Target Cell box in the Solver Parameters dialog box.

MaxMinVal   Optional Variant. Corresponds to the Max, Min, and Value Of options in the Solver Parameters dialog box.

MaxMinVal Specifies
1 Maximize.
2 Minimize.
3 Match a specific value.

ValueOf   Optional Variant. If MaxMinVal is 3, you must specify the value to which the target cell is matched.

ByChange   Optional Variant. The cell or range of cells that will be changed so that youll obtain the desired result in the target cell. Corresponds to the By Changing Cells box in the Solver Parameters dialog box.