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Parameters by Group and Situation
The following sections list the Block Optimizer parameters in each Situation by Group:
Miscellaneous
The Miscellaneous parameters refer typically to the rules that apply to the lengths or ranges of time around breaks, runs, or pieces.
Miscellaneous Globals
The Miscellaneous Globals parameters are a collection of parameters that apply mainly on times and time periods for specific instances.
Constraint Parameters
Constraints parameters provide a great deal of flexibility and are used to mold the final solution to individual client requirements.
Soft Constraints
Soft Constraints allow you to set some variables that are penalized if the conditions are not met.

Soft Constraints

Soft Constraints allow you to set some variables that are penalized if the conditions are not met.

The following table explains the Soft Constraints.


Soft Constraint	Constraint	Description
Decrease	dec [ref]	Decrease the number of shifts that match the current conditions.
Increase	inc [ref]	Increase the number of shifts that match the current conditions.
Vehicle Increase	vinc [ref]	Increase the number of vehicles that match the current conditions.
Vehicle Decrease	vdec [ref]	Decrease the number of vehicles that match the current conditions.