Change 3D Shape

[mia_l]

[ FlexSim 19.2.4 ]

I am using 2 queues attached to a combiner and one of them changes 3D shape on entry. I noticed in the trigger tab that the getshapeindex command runs slow if called frequently. How can I change the 3D shape in a global variable instead?

[tanner_p]

The 3D shape change is going to run at the same speed whether you call it in the queue trigger or Global Variable or anywhere. Perhaps you could post a model that illustrates the problem you're having so we can suggest a solution?

[mia_l]

@tanner.p

Cylinder Queue.fsm

[tanner_p]

@Mia L,

So sorry, but the link didn't work. Would you mind trying it again? If that doesn't work, I can have you email it to me.

[mia_l]

@tanner.p

cylinder-queue.fsm

Hopefully this one works!

[tanner_p · Accepted solution]

@Mia L,

Sorry, I didn't understand your initial question. The getshapeindex() function is called in the On Entry trigger (line 10). All it's suggesting is that you use a Global Variable (i.e. hard code) for the number so you don't have to call that function. In a model this size, you're probably okay not to worry about it, but if you had thousands and thousands of items, you might notice it slowing the model down.

I updated your model by adding a Global Variable called "ShapeIndex" with a value of 2 (cylinder is in second position in FlowItem Bin) that eliminates the need to call the aforementioned function. You can test it by changing the ShapeIndex Global Variable to 3 or another number. Hope this helps.

cylinder-queue_1.fsm