How to insert opening in divider in AStar

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Patrick Cloutier asked Jun 24, '18 Emily Hardy commented Jun 29, '18

How to insert opening in divider in AStar

I created a layout of dividers with Astar but they all automatically connected into a couple of big complex dividers. Now I want to insert openings into some of the divider segments.

Is there a way to do this in the 3D view and not by going into the Barriers tab in Astar which is not a friendly way to do it? Actually, I haven't been able to insert an opening in the Barriers tab. I can add a point but not an opening.

And if I try to delete one segment in the 3D view to add a door, I end up deleting the whole big complex divider.

Thanks

Software Version:

FlexSim 18.1.1

astar barriers dividers bridges

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Answer 1 · 2018-06-25T14:24:13Z

Joshua S answered Jun 25, '18 Emily Hardy commented Jun 29, '18

Have you tried using Bridges? They allow you to build opening in your barriers anywhere you want them

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Patrick Cloutier commented · Jun 26, 2018 at 02:34 PM

Thanks that exactly what is needed. But to my defense, (and this is also a comment for you guys), nowhere in the manual are the different Astar objects explained. There is only a section explaining what the different properties tabs of Astar are but not what the different objects are.

Thanks,

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Emily Hardy ♦ Patrick Cloutier commented · Jun 29, 2018 at 04:54 PM

Hi Patrick- just letting you know that an explanation of the A* objects will be included in the 18.2 manual.

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