Only pick up new boxes when queue is completely empty.

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Tobias T2 asked Dec 17, '19 zacharyh answered Dec 17, '19

Only pick up new boxes when queue is completely empty.

Hi,

I'm a total beginner with FlexSim... Can you help me with the following problem? There is Queue1 and Queue2 and an operator who should transport the boxes from 1 to 2. But it is essential that he only starts to pick up new boxes from 1 after 2 got completely empty. Every time he should transport 10 pieces and then wait until they all are were processed by Processor2.

onlypicup10boxeswhenqueueisempty.fsm

Thanks in advance!

kind regards

Tobi

Software Version:

FlexSim 19.2.1

flowmanagement queues

onlypicup10boxeswhenqueueisempty.fsm (40.4 KiB)

Answer 1 · 2019-12-17T20:48:22Z

zacharyh answered Dec 17, '19

Try using Triggers to close and open ports. On Entry close it and On Exit re-open the port to allow items in once the queue is empty.

onentryonexit-triggers.png

Going through the tutorials may help you find other solutions to your problem.

onentryonexit-triggers.png (25.2 KiB)

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