Dynamically edit logistics network based on input data

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S_Guru asked Dec 18 2020 at 4:23 PM Jason Lightfoot commented Jan 01 2021 at 3:11 PM

Dynamically edit logistics network based on input data

Hi,
I am new to Flexsim and eventually want to build a large scale logistics network simulation model.

I wonder if it is possible to create network (consisting of node and arcs) dynamically using input data. Node can represent distribution center, store, or customer locations. Arc can represent connection (for the flow of goods) between the nodes. I want to build a generic model so that I can test various node/arc configurations. For instance, use the input data for node/arc to force open or close a node/arc. I would appreciate any comment.

Software Version:

FlexSim 20.2.0

flexsim 20.2.0 network dynamic logistic

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Answer 1 · 2020-12-21T01:14:18Z

Jason Lightfoot answered Dec 21 2020 at 1:14 AM Jason Lightfoot edited Dec 21 2020 at 1:17 AM

You can use the createinstance() and contextdragconnection() functions to build your model from data. There are many examples on the forum by searching for those commands like here and here.

You just need to know which classes to create. If it's geographically scaled then using FlexSim's network between objects will account for distances for travellers (you can add virtual distances if you need to see everything in a condensed layout).

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