Can i pick 2 different objects from the same queue using the AGV?

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Ilaria B asked Apr 16, '19 Ilaria B commented Jun 23, '19

Can i pick 2 different objects from the same queue using the AGV?

I need to load 2 kind of object from the same queue and transport it by the taske executer. I tried using process flow, but it doesn't work and i don't understand the picking priorities.

My version is 16.0.1

Thanks for your answers, they will be very helpful for me.

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FlexSim 16.0.9

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Answer 1 · 2019-04-16T17:12:15Z

tannerp answered Apr 16, '19 Ilaria B commented Jun 23, '19

Hi @Ilaria B,

Here's a model that should accomplish what you're hoping for. The main idea here is that you can push the two different object types to 2 respective list partitions and then pull from those partitions so that you ensure you get both types of items each round of transporting items. Please review the attached model and let us know if you have any questions or need further support. Thanks!

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Ilaria B commented · Apr 16, 2019 at 05:51 PM

Thanks for your answer, you solved my problem!

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Ilaria B commented · Apr 26, 2019 at 04:02 PM

I'm sorry @Tanner Poulton, how can I adapt the model considering also the case to pick just one kind of object? For example, i want to model the picking of the green object if the couple (green and red) is not avaible.

Thanks,

Ilaria

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tannerp Ilaria B commented · Apr 26, 2019 at 05:33 PM

I've updated your model to achieve the described logic. This is definitely not the most aesthetic block of Process Flow, but this is how I was able to do it. In newer versions of FlexSim, this can be simplified using subflows, but I'm not sure how to implement it in version 16. If this doesn't work and you'd like something more simplified, you might consider posting a new question so more people will see it. This should at least give you an idea to work with.

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Ilaria B tannerp commented · Apr 29, 2019 at 06:46 AM

Thank you so much @Tanner Poulton

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Ilaria B commented · Jun 21, 2019 at 05:21 PM

Hi @Joshua S and @Tanner Poulton your answers were very helpful for me. I'm trying to improve my model inserting an operator picking the objects from the Agv. How can I model the agv wait time for unloading? I attached my model, and as you can see it doesn't work.

Thanks you so much

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