how can we chose the intial point in fmincon optimization

sir , how can we chose the intial parameter i.e x(0) in Fmincon optimization tool get the value of the function

Answer 1

[Sean de Wolski]

From the doc for fmincon

x = fmincon(fun,x0,A,b)

And for more info:

doc fmincon

Answer 2

[Walter Roberson]

You can choose it randomly, or you can choose it as "a good guess" based upon other knowledge, or you can choose it based upon the output of a minimization for similar parameters, or you can choose it "half way" through your range, or you can use all zeros (if zero is within your constraints), or you can use the winning lottery numbers from the previous night.