How to make a TaskExecuter move flowitems like a chain?

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ShabDz asked Aug 3, '18 Isaac Litster commented Aug 7, '18

How to make a TaskExecuter move flowitems like a chain?

The TaskExecuter is set to move 4 totes at a time. But as you can see in the picture, it puts the totes at top of each other. How can I set the TaskExecuter to move them like a chain (horizontal line)? Please see the attached model. taskexecuter-chainitems.fsm

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FlexSim 17.0.13

queue task executer

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taskexecuter-chainitems.fsm (15.1 KiB)

Answer 1 · 2018-08-03T16:17:03Z

Isaac Litster answered Aug 3, '18 Isaac Litster commented Aug 7, '18

Hi @Amir About

The AGV paths have this logic built into it. If you create an AGV path, you can right click on the path, then click "AGV Network Properties."

Then you can click on the box that says "Attach Loads as Trailer." This will make the TaskExecuter have a "chain" of objects behind it.

I have also attached the model below. Hope this helps!

chain-items.fsm

loads-as-trailer.png (122.2 KiB)

agv-path-network-properties.png (61.2 KiB)

chain-items.fsm (20.3 KiB)

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ShabDz commented · Aug 07, 2018 at 06:04 PM

Thank you @Isaac Litster. Can I do the same thing using NetworkNode instead of AGV system?

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Isaac Litster ShabDz commented · Aug 07, 2018 at 07:04 PM

Hi @Amir About

Unfortunately, NetworkNodes are not as compatible with what you are trying to model.You might be able to change the visuals of the objects using process flow, but the downside to that could be that the object would not rotate properly with the TaskExecuter.

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