Model
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Writing Model to File
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.. figure:: images/24.png
   :alt: write model to file
   :align: center

   A model file will be written to file every time a Snack finds a solution and you can find it in the models directory

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The Linear Program Model View
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   :alt: linear program model view
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   This is the linear program model view

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LPSOLVE LP format example
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An Example File

*  `Chicken, Rice and Veggies model file for lpsolve <../../../files/other/snack_lpsolve_1743971125.lp>`_

For example, user could use the following command to solve problem in linux

* lp_solve -piv1 -s1 -S3 chicken_rice_and_veggies.lp

The Solution File

*  `Chicken, Rice and Veggies model solution <../../../files/other/snack_lpsolve_1743971125.lp.sol>`_

On windows, user can use lpsolve for windows

.. figure:: images/lpsolve_01.png
   :alt: Solving Problem on a Different Solver
   :align: center

   The chicken, rice and veggies mix problem on lpsolve for windows

.. figure:: images/lpsolve_02.png
   :alt: Solving Problem on a Different Solver
   :align: center

   The result of the chicken, rice and veggies mix problem using lpsolve for windows

* `https://sourceforge.net/projects/lpsolve <https://sourceforge.net/projects/lpsolve>`_