How to optimize space in a Queue?

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Juan Carlos GAR2 asked Jan 11, '21 Ben Wilson commented Jan 14, '21

How to optimize space in a Queue?

Hello.

I have a process that handles planes of two different sizes that are generated alternately. Those planes have to be organized on a queue before entering to the next stage.

Is there any way to optimize the position of the planes on the queue in order to fit the maximum number of objects on it without placing one above another?

Attached a picture of what I have on the queue once the space is "completely" filled.

I think if green planes were placed one beside the other, one more red plane could be placed.

Software Version:

FlexSim 21.0.0

flexsim 21.0.0 queues

queue-available-space.jpg (109.0 KiB)

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Ben Wilson ♦♦ commented · Jan 14, 2021 at 02:54 PM

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Answer 1 · 2021-01-11T08:00:10Z

Steven Hamoen answered Jan 11, '21

@Juan Carlos GAR2 This is a mathematical problem. If you find the function that full fills your needs you can apply it to a queue or another object to place your flowitems on the correct positions.

Answer 2 · 2021-01-11T14:15:31Z

Jason Lightfoot answered Jan 11, '21

Is it a limited number of combinations or does it need to handle any number of sizes? If it's the former then a list of known combinations that are allowed would be an option.

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