How to create a column or tower?

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Azra S2 asked Sep 27 2019 at 10:53 AM Braydn T commented Oct 10 2019 at 8:52 PM

How to create a column or tower?

I need to connect a conveyor that will split into two towers. I cannot find icon where I can build a tower. Thanks

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FlexSim 19.2.0

column vertical tower

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tannerp commented · Sep 27 2019 at 5:31 PM

Hi @Azra S2,

I'm not sure if I understand correctly what you are trying to represent in your model. Could you attach an image or describe more about the function of a "tower"? There's not anything currently built into FlexSim that fits that initial description. Are you looking for something like an inclined conveyor or elevation system? Or are you just looking for a visual piece that represents the structural piece supporting a conveyor belt (see image)?

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Azra S2 commented · Sep 30 2019 at 8:36 AM

Ideally I am planning to draw a tower which lifts tote and enters a grid. The image you sent of tower is good. In my picture, the cylinder represents the tower.

I saw the rack icon (using it as a grid) and want to place it on top of the tower (horizontal, flat position). I went into properties and played around with the axis but to no avail.

Maybe because I have the free trial, I am limited in what features and icons I can use. Thanks @Tanner Poulton

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Answer 1 · 2019-10-01T17:25:29Z

tannerp answered Oct 01 2019 at 5:25 PM Braydn T commented Oct 10 2019 at 8:52 PM

Hi @Azra S2,

There's not a FlexSim "tower" object or functionality, but you can create a similar functionality by using conveyors in a vertical orientation. In practice, however, this is not recommended other than to obtain desired visuals.

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