Dakota Reference Manual: method_name

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method_name

Specify sub-method by name

## Specification

Alias: opt_method_name

Argument(s): STRING

Child Keywords:

| Required/Optional | Description of Group | Dakota Keyword | Dakota Keyword Description
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
| Optional | model_pointer | Identifier for model block to be used by a method

## Description

The `method_name` keyword is used to specify a sub-method by Dakota method name (e.g. 'npsol_sqp') rather than block pointer. The method will be executed using its default settings. The optional `model_pointer` specification can be used to associate a model block with the method.