topic Re: How to optimize space in a Queue? in FlexSim Forum

How to optimize space in a Queue?

juan_carlos_gar2 — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:44:34 GMT

[ FlexSim 21.0.0 ]

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.

Re: How to optimize space in a Queue?

SCHamoen — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:10 GMT

@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.

Re: How to optimize space in a Queue?

jason_lightfoot_adsk — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:15:31 GMT

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.

Re: How to optimize space in a Queue?

Ben_WilsonADSK — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:54:42 GMT

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