Split objects in Seperator by rate

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Arun asked Mar 7, '24 Jason Lightfoot commented Mar 8, '24

Split objects in Seperator by rate

Hi
I have a model where the separator has to split a single pipe into 5 pieces with 20 seconds as cycle time. The issue is I don't want 5 pipes after 20 seconds, instead, I need each pipe at intervals of 4 secs.
I can use process flow to create objects on sub-flow but want to know if there is any easy method.

Thanks in advance
test.fsm

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FlexSim 23.2.0

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Answer 1 · 2024-03-08T07:03:50Z

Felix Möhlmann answered Mar 8, '24 Jason Lightfoot commented Mar 8, '24

You could use a process time of 0 in the separator and send the items to a processor with a process time of 4s. The items would all be created immediately but leave the processor in a 4s interval.

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Jason Lightfoot ♦ commented · Mar 08 at 01:37 PM

You could also hold the items via the sendtoport trigger and instead release them through port 1 at 4 seconds intervals using a delayed message. It may not be as transparent as a process flow.

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