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Using Process Flow How To Separate A Mix Queue

Hello, I am having trouble understand process flow and what I am trying to do is have a source that creates boxes that has a label and color to them and place them in a single queue. Then with an operator separate the 3 different boxes in 3 different queues. How do I accomplish this or where do I look to do this.

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You can accomplish this without process flow.

  • The source generates boxes randomly setting a label "Type" in an "On Creation" trigger.
  • The "Send To" field evaluates the label Type and routes the box to the appropriate destination queue.
  • A center-connected operator is engaged for transport by checking the "Use Transport" box on the inbound queue.

If you want to use Process Flow:

  • The source generates boxes randomly setting a label "Type" in an "On Creation" trigger.
  • An event triggered source generates a token when a box arrives at the inbound queue. A reference to the box is saved in a label "Box" on the token.
  • The operator is acquired.
  • The operator loads the box.
  • A decision activity evaluates the label "Type" and sends the token to an unload activity for the appropriate destination queue.
  • The operator is released.

The attached model shows both approaches. In general, I would say use Process Flow only if you cannot accomplish your goal with 3D object methods.

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You need to sutdy some Tutorials in FlexSim Help manual. You can easily find all things about your questions.

https://answers.flexsim.com/articles/22192/best-practices-for-using-this-answers-site.html

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