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How to avoid passing on a network node?

I am trying to model one way pathway between racks. I have modeled them using one-way network node connections. I notice that while one operator 1 is executing a delay activity (operator is said to be inactive or not travelling), operator 2 is passing operator 1. I have tried the following but not successful to avoid this passing-

1. I tried making the connections between network node non-passing

2. I have the max travelers set to 1 which could be the problem as it allows one in-active member and another traveler on the same node (and hence allow to pass).

3. I tried to set max travelers to 0, this resulted in deadlock.

4. Set min distance to 60 inches

Any suggestion to strictly not allow passing at the same time have multiple operators in the aisle if space allows. It is possible that one operator is not travelling and another is traveling, yet they should not pass. I appreciate the help.

I could add trafficControl between nodes as shown below to stop passing, but wondering if there is other elegant and less time consuming ways?

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I am attaching a sample model. Test_NetworkNode_passing.fsm

FlexSim 22.2.1
astar navigatortaskexecutornetwork nodetravel networks
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Felix Möhlmann answered

Your steps 1, 2 and 4 are most of what you need to do. The only thing you are missing is setting the operators to "Do not travel offsets and block space on networks".

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Joerg Vogel answered Joerg Vogel commented

is this you want?

Non_passing

Blocked Space On Offset travel.

green operator is faster, but he never overtakes the yellow operator.

non_pasing_networknode.fsm


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