Description: Using Solver, I created a file with a column all prime numbers until 40, to the left of the column I added numbers and to the right a product of left column times center column. What I essentially wanted to do is make a primitive version of prime factorization. I found out that Solver did not even attempt to change the value, and I have tried that multiple times. I even put a simpler version with addition instead of multiplication and the same happened. I tried various configurations, but nothing took me towards the right solution. I have added the exact test file. I have found out that if I have only three variables, it works as intended. I am now unsure of whether to submit this as a bug or not, or to submit a feature addition for some limitation Steps to Reproduce: 1.Open the test file, or a similar one 2.Try using solver, setting 3. Actual Results: The solver displays (most of the times) the beginning state as a solution. Sometimes it reverts to it (for example if I try setting all the zeroes in front to 0) Expected Results: The solver would take a bit of time to solve the problem, but it would do it. Or there would be a warning that 40 variables is too many. Reproducible: Always User Profile Reset: Yes Additional Info: Version: 25.8.4.2 (X86_64) / LibreOffice Community Build ID: 290daaa01b999472f0c7a3890eb6a550fd74c6df CPU threads: 4; OS: Linux 6.14; UI render: default; VCL: gtk3 Locale: cs-CZ (cs_CZ.UTF-8); UI: cs-CZ Flatpak Calc: threaded
Created attachment 205039 [details] The testcase for the problem.
Created attachment 205040 [details] A screenshot of the issue in action
I tried the same thing today and it kept saying "Invalid entry"... is that what I proposed? Solver warning me that 40 is too many? And yet it still tries solving the problem, and probably gets stuck.