This section provides an overview of optimization processes. The following topics are covered:

• “What is an optimization process?,” Section 19.5.1

• “Understanding the files generated by an optimization process,” Section 19.5.2

• “Postprocessing an optimization,” Section 19.5.3

• “The Optimization Process Manager,” Section 19.5.4

• “The optimization process editor,” Section 19.5.5