Maximum number of path steps
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**Maximum number of path steps** = <integer>

**Description/Usage**

This card is required for all continuation problems. <integer> is the maximum number of continuation steps which may be taken. Continuation will stop after this number of steps even if the final parameter value is not reached.

**Examples**

To continue in a chosen continuation parameter from 1 to 5 at increments of 0.5 for a problem which has difficulty converging, and allow a maximum of 25 steps, use:

::

    Maximum number of path steps = 25

**Technical Discussion**

The initial continuation step, and every subsequent step attempt (successful or not), count toward this maximum.

**Theory**

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**FAQs**

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**References**

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