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Build Process Flow

Hello FlexSim community,


I am currently facing issues with the use of Process Flow. I want my Operator1 to move and collect 5 boxes from each of Queue1, Queue2, and Queue3, and then place those 15 boxes into Queue4. Subsequently, Transporter1 should transport these 15 boxes through Queue5 (with a capacity of 150).

However, due to the maximum content limit in Queue5 being 150, if Queue5 still has space, Transporter1 will continue to transport the next set of 150 boxes from Queue4 to Queue6, Queue7, and Queue8 (with a maximum content limit of 150 for these three queues). In case Queue5 is full, Transporter1 will then move 150 boxes from Queues 6, 7, and 8 to Queue5 to continue the process.

My intention is for Queues 6, 7, and 8 to serve as temporary storage for this process. I have attempted to build the model without success. I appreciate any assistance. Please find the attached FlexSim version 2019 file for your reference.

Thank you.

Build Process Flow.fsm

FlexSim 19.0.0
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The reality is that I find configuring the 3D objects based on reality quite complicated, and I genuinely lack the ability to carry it out. I have considered using process flow, hoping to make it more straightforward. I appreciate any assistance.

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Your process flow has no attached objects/instances. Also, it references Queue1 explicitly instead of using current.

Do you need to use process flow - this is standard behavior via batching of items of the queue and changing the task executer capacity.

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I couldn't implement those logics on the 3D Object, so I tried using Process Flow, thinking it would be easier. However, I have no idea how to arrange the stacking order of the Transporter in order to follow the process as I described.

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It sounds like you should go through the set of online tutortials.
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laitriminh avatar image laitriminh Jason Lightfoot ♦♦ commented ·

I have looked into the FlexSim In-Depth Tutorial: Part 3, but due to time constraints, I am in need of assistance from the community. I apologize for my rather simple question. Sorry for bothering you.

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