how can i change shape dimensions by custom code

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Edmilson Ml asked Sep 15, '21 Edmilson Ml edited Sep 16, '21

how can i change shape dimensions by custom code

Good Morning!

I need help, I'm using custom code to change the 3D shape of an AGV, so I imported the 3D model via the media files option (view > media files) and used the "setobjectshapeindex (token.resource, 95) function ); "however I have a problem, when using custom code the 3D object is MUCH bigger.

below I have attached an example of 2 AGV with modified shape.

the TaskExecuter1 manually modified in visuals,

TaskExecuter2 modified by custom code.

How can I solve this? and how can i change shape dimensions by custom code?MODEL.fsm

Software Version:

FlexSim 21.2.2

custom code

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model.fsm (5.1 MiB)

Answer 1 · 2021-09-15T14:36:27Z

Phil BoBo answered Sep 15, '21 Phil BoBo edited Sep 15, '21

Your custom code is just setting the shape index. Unless your new shape has the exact same shape factors as the previous shape, then it isn't going to draw the same.

Rather than just setting the shape index, you should use the Change Visual activity to set the shape, which will apply the shape factors of the new shape in order to fit it into the yellow box.

If you want the activity to also adjust the size of the object (which is what happens when you select a 3D shape through Properties), then you can remove the setsize() command on line 23 of the Change 3D Shape pick option. The applyshapefactors() command adjusts the size of the object to be the size specified in the 3D shape file. That setsize() command adjusts it back to the original size of the flowitem.

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Answer 2 · 2021-09-16T17:53:06Z

Rodrigo F2 answered Sep 16, '21

When placing the Custom Code activity, be sure to select: Visual>Change 3D Shape; so that you can modify the object by custom code as required.

In my case, I needed to add an "Assing Label" and named it "truck", and referenced it using the sampler in 3D.

Even after performing this process, it was still necessary to resize the object by removing the setsize(), because when the model is reset, it resizes itself to the original values of the original object.

My model: model (1).fsm

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model-1.fsm (5.1 MiB)

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