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# TaoComputeDualVariables
Computes the dual vectors corresponding to the bounds of the variables 
## Synopsis
```
#include "petsctao.h" 
PetscErrorCode TaoComputeDualVariables(Tao tao, Vec DL, Vec DU)
```
Collective


## Input Parameter

- ***tao -*** the `Tao` context



## Output Parameters

- ***DL -*** dual variable vector for the lower bounds
- ***DU -*** dual variable vector for the upper bounds





## Note
DL and DU should be created before calling this routine.  If calling
this routine after using an unconstrained solver, `DL` and `DU` are set to all
zeros.


## See Also
 [](ch_tao), `Tao`, `TaoComputeObjective()`, `TaoSetVariableBounds()`

## Level
advanced

## Location
<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/tao/interface/taosolver_bounds.c.html#TaoComputeDualVariables">src/tao/interface/taosolver_bounds.c</A>


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