If tokens are created directly in a batching process, the resulting batched tokens are not selectable.

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christian.n asked Sep 16, '16 Jordan Johnson answered Sep 16, '16

If tokens are created directly in a batching process, the resulting batched tokens are not selectable.

In the attached model, there are two flows. Each flow creates a token with a Quantity label. Based on this quantity, the token creates a number of new tokens for a batching process.

In the left flow on the left side, there is a 0-delay (Breathe) process before the Batching Process. In the right side flow, the tokens are created directly into the batching process.

Both versions work, but for some reason, the resulting tokens from the right hand batching process are not selectable. Is this caused by the creation of tokens directly into the batching process? Can this be fixed at some point, or is it just good practice to have a breathe process there?

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Christian, FlexSim Nordic

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Answer 1 · 2016-09-16T16:29:35Z

Jordan Johnson answered Sep 16, '16

It looks like there is a bug with hit testing, but I don't think it has to do with the Breathe. I think it has to do with the Batch being at the top of the block.

On the right, I separated the Breathe from the bottom stacked block. Then I connected it to the block using a connector. This put the Batch activity at the top of the block. In this state, I could not select the batched tokens.

On the left, I separated the Batch from the bottom block. Then I connected to the bottom block using a connector. The bottom block then had a delay as the top activity, and I could select the batched tokens.

In conclusion, this is a draw bug, which (thanks to you) is now on the dev list. To work around the bug, make sure the batch is not the top activity of a stacked block.

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