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Forklift Path Selection based on Item label

zdenek_k — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:25:30 GMT

[ FlexSim 20.1.0 ]

Hey, I got simple issue with forklift pathing control. I know that basic setup is to choose the shortest path from Start to Destination. However, I need my transporters to use the straight path, which is longer, but i can control the distance exactly.

In short, I need forklift to use connection based on item label “destination“ instead of shortest one.

Thanks for help!

ForkliftPathing.fsm

Re: Forklift Path Selection based on Item label

tanner_p — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:06:21 GMT

@zdenek.k,

I understand this is probably just a sample model, but can you just disconnect the path ("Q" connect) in one direction so that the forklifts travel only one direction?

Another alternative might be creating another NN right next to the starting point so that if you send a transporter to that node, it continues on that path to unload (see image below). It could also be the first in a series in Process Flow.

These are just ideas. Hopefully they help.

Re: Forklift Path Selection based on Item label

Ben_WilsonADSK — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:27:46 GMT

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