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Transfer Queue from position A to position B

Hi Everyone

I have one question

Is it possible to transfer a queue with full of flow item on it (Max content = 9) from original position to another position. for example from inside of Plane1 to inside of Plane2 as in attached model.

the expected sequence :

1. Operator 1 processed in processor 1 until queue1 get full

2. Operator 1 transfer queue 1 from plane1 to plane1

3. Operator 2 load flow item from queue 1 to start working on processor 2 until queue 1 get empty

4. Operator 2 brings queue1 from plane 2 back to plane 1

5. loop back to 1.

Queue transportation.fsm

Thanks and best regards

FlexSim 23.1.2
queue transportation
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Joerg Vogel avatar image Joerg Vogel commented ·
@Jonathan_Huang, sure. Try it! Load a queue. Unload it.

Instead load and unload you can use moveobject. Do it in Process Flow.
If you don’t want to inform your system about involved actions on ports you can transfer queue nodes by FlexScript class property called up.

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Jonathan_Huang avatar image Jonathan_Huang Joerg Vogel commented ·
Sorry Mr Joerg Vogel. I am beginner so could you please instruct me step by tep?

It is hard for me with your above comment only. Thanks

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Jason Lightfoot answered Jonathan_Huang commented

The standard FlexSim approach for this would be to use a combiner and separator to load and unload items from a container flow item such as a pallet, which is easier to have your operator move.

You can have your operator move the queue but then you need to close and open ports to control the flow in and out depending on its location. You may also need to be careful about resetting the model. You can do this using tasksequences generated by the queue's events or using a process flow.

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Jonathan_Huang avatar image Jonathan_Huang commented ·
Hi Mr Jason

I used combiner and separator. It was easier than making operator move the queue

Thank you!

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