pre_run

Invoke Dakota with pre-run mode active

Topics

command_line_options

Specification

  • Alias: None

  • Arguments: None

  • Default: pre-run, run, post-run all executed

Child Keywords:

Required/Optional

Description of Group

Dakota Keyword

Dakota Keyword Description

Optional

input

Base filename for pre-run mode data input

Optional

output

Base filename for pre-run mode data output

Description

When specified, Dakota execution will include the pre-run mode, which sets up methods and often generates parameter sets to evaluate. This mode is currently useful for parameter study, DACE, and Monte Carlo sampling methods.

Default Behavior

When no run modes are specified, Dakota will perform pre-run, run, and post-run phases.