Only pick up new boxes when queue is completely empty.

[tobias_t2]

[ FlexSim 19.2.1 ]

Hi,

I'm a total beginner with FlexSim... Can you help me with the following problem? There is Queue1 and Queue2 and an operator who should transport the boxes from 1 to 2. But it is essential that he only starts to pick up new boxes from 1 after 2 got completely empty. Every time he should transport 10 pieces and then wait until they all are were processed by Processor2.

onlypicup10boxeswhenqueueisempty.fsm

Thanks in advance!

kind regards

Tobi

[zac_h_adsk · Accepted solution]

Try using Triggers to close and open ports. On Entry close it and On Exit re-open the port to allow items in once the queue is empty.

onentryonexit-triggers.png

Going through the tutorials may help you find other solutions to your problem.