topic Re: Combiner in FlexSim Forum

Combiner

alina_a3 — Mon, 16 May 2022 21:50:56 GMT

[ FlexSim 22.1.1 ]

Hi, everyone! Can you help me, with my question? How to make the Combiner waits until 2 batches from TaskExecuter are loaded, and after this, the Combiner can work. Thank you for helping!

Re: Combiner

moehlmann_fe — Tue, 17 May 2022 06:37:25 GMT

By default the combiner will wait until the specified number of items have entered through each input port before the process time starts.

If you want to achieve something different, could you provide some more details? I don't understand where exactly you are having problems. Do the batches vary in size and you want to start the process regardless of the exact number?

Re: Combiner

alina_a3 — Tue, 17 May 2022 08:08:18 GMT

I will attach the file. My problem is that the Combiner is connected to a NetworkNode and I can't enter the number of items or batches. Maybe I configured something incorrectly, because for some reason the transport does not work for me either. Thanks if you can help.

model_10.fsm

Re: Combiner

jason_lightfoot_adsk — Tue, 17 May 2022 08:47:46 GMT

Hi @Alina A3,

It looks like this question may be part of a homework assignment or academic project. The professors who assign simulation modeling exercises using FlexSim expect that the academic integrity of their assignments will be maintained. In addition, we are supportive of Honor Codes or Pledges that regulate the behavior surrounding academic assignments.

I recommend reading our best practices page on the subject, which includes some resources that you should find helpful as you use FlexSim for academic purposes. I also highly recommend Dr. Allen Greenwood’s FlexSim Primer, which was written specifically for students and professors.

Re: Combiner

moehlmann_fe — Tue, 17 May 2022 09:53:25 GMT

As Jason pointed out in your other post, the combiner required two inputs. You currently haven't defined where the items should be send from Queue3 (no output connection).