Resolution & Problem Size
Updated March 07, 2025
This article applies to:
- Softree Optimal
Path Explorer Resolution & Problem Size Explained:
Horizontal Resolution = Precision at which the search evaluates elements along the horizontal plane.
Vertical Resolution = Level of precision (high, medium, or low) used to evaluate elements along the vertical axis. Each option selects an appropriate precision based on other currently selected parameters.
Est. Problem Size = An approximation indicating how complex the problem is. A larger value represents a problem that will take longer to find an optimal solution.
In general:
0-2 small
2-5 medium
5-10 large
10+ very large
Rule of Thumb for Resolution:
We recommend keeping the Horizontal resolution less than or equal to one-quarter of the Horizontal Radius. (For example, for a Horizontal Radius of 40m, we recommend a horizontal resolution of 10m or less)
The lower the Horizontal Resolution the larger the problem size becomes. To help understand that better, in the Resolution box, you can see a dynamically updating estimate of your problem size:
