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Processflow: TE on Astar

HI

I would like to use AStar in processflow. In the model attached, my TE walk through the barrier. Please advise how should I do it.

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David

taskexecutor-on-astar.fsm

FlexSim 16.2.0
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You're using Load and Unload tasks to make the operator travel, which means they will be doing offset travel and not using the network. You need to use Travel tasks if you want the operator to travel on the network.

You'll notice this model displays similar behavior if you switch out the AStar network for a Network Node network. The operator will walk straight back and forth ignoring the network nodes unless you use travel tasks.

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As was pointed out, Load and Unload activities use an offset travel. So you can add Travel to activities in between to force the operator to use the navigator. Alternatively you can actually change the Operator's default offset travel to use the navigator as well.

In the properties of the operator there's a drop down menu where you can select "Use navigator for offset travel."

Also, you should add the Source and Sink as members on the AStar Navigator so that its bounds expand around them. You can A-connect the AStar Navigator in the 3D view to them to add them as members, or use the AStar Navigator's Properties window.

I've reattached your model below.


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