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Table of Contents
Introduction
Welcome to FlexSim
Quick Start
Activating and Managing Your License
Customer Support
Training Classes
Tutorials
Introduction to Tutorials
FlexSim Basics Tutorials
FlexSim Basics Tutorial Overview
1.1 - Build a 3D Model
1.2 - Get Data from the 3D Model
1.3 - Build a Process Flow Model
1.4 - Link the Models
FlexSim Healthcare Tutorial
FlexSim Healthcare Tutorial Overview
1.1 - Use an Activity Set
1.2 - Add Staff
1.3 - Add Transport and Equipment Objects
1.4 - Add A* Navigation
1.5 - Create Independent Staff Tasks
1.6 - Add a Custom Location Object
Task Logic Tutorials
Tutorial 1 - Task Logic Tools Tutorial
Task Logic Tools Tutorial Overview
1.1 - Tasks Using Standard 3D Logic
1.2 - Tasks Using Process Flow
1.3 - Tasks Using Lists
1.4 - Tasks Using Global Lists
Tutorial 2 - Coordinated Tasks Tutorial
Coordinated Tasks Tutorial Overview
2.1 - Create Standard Loading Tasks
2.2 - Create Coordinated Loading Tasks
Tutorial 3 - Conditional Tasks Tutorial
Conditional Tasks Tutorial Overview
3.1 - Use Subflows and Arrays
3.2 - Add Conditional Tasks
Tutorial 4 - Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
AGVs Tutorial Overview
4.1 - AGVs Using Standard 3D Logic
4.2 - AGVs Using Process Flow
4.3 - Using Elevators With AGVs
4.4 - Custom AGV Settings
Process Flow Tutorials
Tutorial 1 - Using Shared Assets
Tutorial 1 Overview
1.1 - Use a List and a Resource
1.2 - Make a Resource Act Like a List
1.3 - Add a Zone to Collect Data
Tutorial 2 - Task Sequences
Tutorial 2 Overview
2.1 - Build a Basic Task Sequence
2.2 - Customize the Task Sequence
Tutorial 3 - Sub Process Flows
Tutorial 3 Overview
3.1 - Build a Basic Sub Flow
3.2 - Add Multiple Finish Activities
Tutorial 4 - Process Flow Instances
Tutorial 4 Overview
4.1 - Build the 3D Model and Process Flow
4.2 - Create Clones Using Copy and Paste
4.3 - Create Clones Using Instances
4.4 - Change Instances Simultaneously
Tutorial 5 - Creating Logic for Custom Objects
Tutorial 5 Overview
5.1 - Create a Custom Fixed Resource
5.2 - Create a Custom Task Executer
Additional Tools Tutorials
Tutorial 1 - Conveyors
Tutorial 1 Overview
1.1 - Sorting Systems
1.2 - Merging and Gapping Systems
1.3 - Adding and Removing Gaps
1.4 - Power and Free Systems
Tutorial 2 - The Statistics Collector
Tutorial 2 Overview
2.1 - Build a Basic Statistics Collector
2.2 - Get Data from Multiple Objects
2.3 - Create and Track Custom Statistics
Tutorial 3 - Emulation
Tutorial 3 Overview
3.1 - Build Basic PLC Ladder Logic
3.2 - Add Area Restriction PLC Logic
Tutorial 4 - Experimenter / Optimizer
Tutorial 4 Overview
4.1 - Experimenter
4.2 - Optimizer
The FlexSim User Interface
Overview of the FlexSim User Interface
Creating a New Simulation Model
Using the Toolbox
Running Simulations
Changing the Model View
Arranging Windows and Tabs
Keyboard Shortcuts
Simulation Best Practices
Introduction to Simulations
Model Repeatability
Before Building Your Model
Identify Your Project Goals and Scope
Current State vs. Future State Models
Determine Your Key Metrics
Data Gathering Strategies
While Building Your Model
Using Containers as a Model Management Tool
Building a Basic Flowchart of Your System's Logic
Using 3D Objects
Reasons to Use 3D Objects
Types of 3D Objects
Overview of 3D Library Objects
Importing CAD Drawings and Floor Plans
Working With 3D Objects
Adding 3D Objects to a Model
Selecting 3D Objects
Editing 3D Object Properties
Moving, Rotating, Resizing 3D Objects
Copying and Pasting Objects and Properties
Working With Flow Items
Key Concepts About Flow Items
Using the Flow Item Bin
Using Container Flow Items
Working With Visual Objects
Using Visual Objects
Creating Model Layouts
Creating Custom Objects and Animations
Creating and Importing Custom 3D Objects
Creating Custom Object Libraries
Creating Custom Flow Items
Creating Custom Animations
Connecting 3D Object Flows
Overview of 3D Object Flows
Ports
Key Concepts About Ports
Adding and Removing Ports
Creating Port Logic
Lists
Key Concepts About Lists
Working With Lists
Introduction to SQL Queries for Lists
Conveyors
Key Concepts About Conveyors
Overview of Conveyor Objects
Working With Conveyor Objects
Working With Transfer Objects
Creating Conveyor Logic
Warehousing
Key Concepts About Warehousing
Rack Types
Building the Model's Logic
Introduction to Model Logic
Creating 3D Object Groups
Events, States, and Triggers
Key Concepts About Events
Event Listening
Labels
Key Concepts About Labels
Working With Labels
Label Matching
Tracking and Managing Labels
Process Flow Basics
Overview of the Process Flow Interface
Types of Process Flows
Overview of Activities and Shared Assets
Adding and Connecting Activities
Moving, Resizing, Deleting Activities
Editing Activity Properties
Changing Process Flow Visuals
Key Concepts About Shared Assets
Additional Process Flow Concepts
Sub Process Flows
Process Flow Instances
Process Flow Variables
Process Flow Coordination
Process Flow Preemption
Troubleshooting Process Flows
Using the Distribution Chooser
HC Staff and Resource Priorities
Using Emulation
Key Concepts About Emulation
Designing PLC Logic
Validating PLC Logic
Working With Task Executers
Key Concepts About Task Logic
Tools and Methods to Build Tasks
How Task Executers Handle Tasks
Coordinated Tasks
Task Priorities and Preemption
Using Process Flow With 3D Task Logic
Travel and Transportation
Key Concepts About Travel
Working With Travel Networks
Working With A* Navigation
AGV Networks
Key Concepts About AGV Networks
Working With AGV Paths
Building AGV Network Logic
Adding Elevators to AGV Networks
Getting Data from Your Model
Key Concepts About Getting Data
Standard Data Gathering Tools
Key Concepts About Dashboards and Charts
Working With Dashboards and Charts
Overview of Chart Templates
Viewing Standard Statistics
Using the Milestone Collector
Advanced Data Gathering and Analysis
Overview of Advanced Data Gathering
Using the Statistics Collector
Using the Calculated Table
Key Concepts About Experiments
Running Experiments
Using FlexSim Healthcare
Welcome to FlexSim Healthcare
Overview of the Healthcare Interface
Using HC 3D Objects
Reference
System Requirements
Release Notes and History
General Model Settings
Model Settings
Global Preferences
Process Flow Properties
View Settings
Tree Properties
3D Objects
Fixed Resources
Fixed Resources Concepts
Source
Queue
Processor
Sink
Combiner
Separator
MultiProcessor
BasicFR
Task Executers
Task Executer Concepts
Dispatcher
TaskExecuter (Object)
Operator
Transporter
Elevator
Robot
Robot Motion Paths
Crane
ASRSvehicle
Basic TE
Travel Networks
Network Node
Traffic Control
Conveyors
Straight and Curved Conveyors
Join Conveyors
Decision Point
Station
Photo Eye
Motor
Merge Controller
Transfers
Entry Transfers
Exit Transfers
Warehousing
Storage Object
Rack
Floor Storage
Gravity Flow Rack
Push Back Rack
Drive In Rack
Paint Slot Labels
AGV
Straight and Curved Paths
Join Paths
Control Point
Control Area
Fluid
Fluid Ticker
Fluid Tank
Fluid Generator
Fluid Terminator
Fluid Mixer
Fluid Blender
Fluid Splitter
Fluid Pipe
Fluid Processor
Item to Fluid
Fluid to Item
Fluid Conveyor
Shared Tabs and Properties
The Flow Tab
The Triggers Tab
The Labels Tab
The General Tab
The Processor and Process Times Tabs
The Breakdowns Tab
The Breaks Tab
The Collision Tab
The Task Executer Tab
The Fluid Level Display Tab
The Initial Product Properties Dialog
State List
Process Flow Activities and Shared Assets
Token Creation
Inter-Arrival Source
Schedule Source
Date Time Source
Event-Triggered Source
Basic
Assign Labels
Delay
Custom Code
Decide
Batch
Wait for Event
Create Tokens
Milestone
Sink
Sub Flow
Run Sub Flow
Start
Finish
Visual
Change Visual
Run Animation
Objects
Create Object
Move Object
Destroy Object
Task Sequences
Travel
Load
Unload
Delay
Travel to Loc
Custom Task
Create Task Sequence
Finish Task Sequence
Dispatch Task Sequence
Shared Assets
List
Push to List
Pull from List
Resource
Acquire Resource
Release Resource
Variable
Get Variable
Set Variable
Zone
Enter Zone
Exit Zone
Coordination
Split
Join
Synchronize
Preemption
Save Token Context
Release Token
Restore Token Context
Display
Text
Arrow
Image
Flowchart
Shared Process Flow Properties
Process Flow Statistics
Batch Statistics
People Objects
3D Objects
Location
Staff
Transport
Equipment
MultiLocation
Waiting Line
Elevator Bank
Prop
Process Flow Activities
Activity Sets
People Basic Activities
Create Person
Process
Remove Person
People Resource Activities
People Resource Activities
Location Resource
Staff Resource
Transport Resource
Equipment Resource
Acquire Location
Acquire Staff
Acquire Transport
Acquire Equipment
Release Location
Release Staff
Release Transport
Release Equipment
People Sub Flows
Sub Flow Concepts
Walk
Wait In Line
Escort Person
Transport Person
Move Equipment
People Tables
People Table Concepts
Person Labels
Person States
Person Milestones
Person Travel Distance
Person Wait Times
Census History
Staff Groups
Staff States
Staff State History
Staff Travel Distance
Person Wait for Staff History
Location Groups
Location States
Location State History
Location Census History
Location Staytime History
Person Wait for Location History
Transport Groups
Transport States
Transport State History
Transport Travel Distance
Person Wait for Transport History
Equipment Groups
Equipment States
Equipment State History
Equipment Travel Distance
Person Wait for Equipment History
Line Census History
Line Staytime History
People Templates
People Template Concepts
Person Templates
Average Staytime Bar
Staytime Box Plot
Average Milestone Times Bar
Average Milestone-Milestone Times Bar
Milestone-Milestone Times Box Plot
Average Time in State Table
Average Time in State Pie
Average Time in State Bar
Average Distance Table
Average Distance Bar
Average Wait Times Table
Average Wait Times Bar
Census Bar
Census vs Time
Model Throughput Table
Model Throughput Bar
Staff Templates
Staff Average Time in State Table
Staff Average Time in State Pie
Staff Average Time in State Bar
Staff Average Distance Table
Staff Average Distance Bar
Average Wait for Staff Bar
Staff State Templates
Staff Avg State Table
Staff Avg State Pie
Staff Avg State Bar
Staff Avg State (Availability) Table
Staff Avg State (Availability) Pie
Staff Avg State (Availability) Bar
Staff Avg State (Combined) Table
Staff Avg State (Combined) Pie
Staff Avg State (Combined) Bar
Staff Utilization (Combined) Box Plot
Location Templates
Location Census Bar
Location Census vs Time
Location Average Staytime Bar
Average Wait for Location Bar
Location Throughput Table
Location Throughput Bar
Location State Templates
Location Avg State Table
Location Avg State Pie
Location Avg State Bar
Location Avg State (Availability) Table
Location Avg State (Availability) Pie
Location Avg State (Availability) Bar
Location Avg State (Combined) Table
Location Avg State (Combined) Pie
Location Avg State (Combined) Bar
Location Utilization (Combined) Box Plot
Waiting Line Templates
Line Average Staytime Bar
Line Census Bar
Line Census vs Time
People Settings
Tools
People Down Behaviors
Task Sequences
Task Sequence Concepts
Task Types - Quick Reference
Task Sequence Types
Tools
AGV Network
A* Navigation
Calculated Table
Code Editor
Color Palettes
Conveyor System Tool
Conveyor System
Conveyor Types
Decision Point Types
Photo Eye Types
Station Types
Transfer Types
Entry Transfer Types
Exit Transfer Types
Database Connectors
Down Behaviors
Edit Selected Objects Tool
Emulation
Event List
Event Log
Excel Interface
Experimenter and Optimizer
Find Objects Tool
FlexScript Code Profile Tool
Global Lists
Functional Reference
The Fields Tab
The Back Orders Tab
The General Tab
Entry Viewer
Back Order Viewer
Global Tables
Global Variables
Groups
Lights
Measure and Convert Tool
Milestone Collector
Model Triggers
MTBF/MTTR
Presentation Builder
Process Flow Variables
Script Console
Simulation Control Bar
Statistics Collector
Storage System
Time Tables
Tracked Variables
User Commands
User Events
Video Recorder
Visio Importer
Legacy Tools
Legacy Dashboard Graphs
Legacy Reports and Statistics
Legacy Process Flow Chart Properties
Dashboard
Charts
Time Plot
Histogram
Gantt Chart
Pie Chart
Bar Chart
Table Chart
Box Plot
Sankey Diagram
Scenario Chart
Financial Chart
Date and Time Display
Model Documentation
Chart Templates
Chart Templates
WIP Templates
WIP Table
WIP Bar
WIP vs Time
Average WIP Table
Average WIP Bar
Composite WIP Table
Composite WIP Bar
Composite WIP vs Time
WIP by Type Table
WIP by Type Bar
WIP by Type vs Time
Throughput Templates
Throughput Table
Throughput Bar
Throughput per Hour Table
Throughput per Hour Bar
Throughput per Hour vs Time
Composite Throughput Table
Composite Throughput Bar
Composite Throughput per Hour Table
Composite Throughput per Hour Bar
Composite Throughput per Hour vs Time
Throughput by Type Table
Throughput by Type Bar
Throughput per Hour by Type Table
Throughput per Hour by Type Bar
Throughput per Hour by Type vs Time
Staytime Templates
Staytime Table
Staytime Bar
Staytime Per Hour
Staytime vs Time
Staytime Histogram
Composite Staytime Table
Composite Staytime Bar
Composite Staytime per Hour vs Time
Composite Staytime vs Time
Composite Staytime Histogram
Staytime by Type Table
Staytime by Type Bar
Staytime per Hour by Type vs Time
Staytime by Type vs Time
Staytime By Type Histogram
Item Trace Gantt
State Templates
State Pie
Composite State Pie
State Bar
Composite State Bar
State Gantt
Zone Templates
Zone Statistics Table
Zone Partition Statistics Table
Zone Statistics Bar
Zone Partition Statistics Bar
Zone Statistics vs Time
Zone Partition Statistics vs Time
Milestone Templates
Interval Histogram
Interval By Type Histogram
Interval Box Plot
Interval By Type Blox Plot
Milestone Sankey
Widgets
Coding in FlexSim
Writing Logic in FlexSim
Basic Modeling Functions
Debugging
FlexScript Class Reference
Alphabetical Index
AGV
AGV
AStar
AStar
AStar.Allocation
AStar.Cell
AStar.Direction
AStar.Navigator
AStar.Traveler
Basic
double
int
string
Conveyor
Conveyor
Conveyor.DecisionPoint
Conveyor.Item
Conveyor.MergeController
Conveyor.SlugBuilder
Data
Animation
Array
Color
Database.Connection
Database.DataType
Database.PreparedStatement
Database.ResultSet
DateTime
Group
List
List.BackOrder
List.Entry
List.PullResult
Math
Model
RegExResult
StatisticsCollector
StatisticsCollector.CollectedData
Table
Table.IndexType
TrackedVariable
Variant
Vec2
Vec3
Emulation
Emulation
Emulation.Connection
Emulation.Variable
People
ElevatorBank
ElevatorBank.Elevator
ElevatorBank.Request
ProcessFlow
Token
TaskExecuter
Dispatcher
TaskExecuter
TaskSequence
TaskSequence.Task
Tree
Object
treenode
Special Parameters
lambda
RegExp
Warehousing
Storage
Storage.Bay
Storage.Item
Storage.Item.State
Storage.Level
Storage.Object
Storage.Slot
Storage.Slot.Item
Storage.System
Command Reference
Alphabetical Index
Alphabetical Reference
Categorical Index
Categorical Reference
User Command Reference
Developer and Advanced User Reference
Custom Libraries
GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces)
Key Concepts About GUIs
GUI Events Reference
GUI View Attributes Reference
Additional View Attributes Reference
Advanced Undo
Kinematics
SQL Queries
Webserver
XML in FlexSim
Modules
Bottling
Using Mass Flow Conveyors
Reference
3D Objects
Mass Flow Conveyors
Motor
FlexScript Class Reference
Alphabetical Index
MFC
MFC
MFC.DecisionPoint
MFC.Motor
MFC.Section
FloWorks
Introduction
FloWorks Concepts
FloWorks Licensing
FloWorks Products
Tutorials
Tutorial 1 - FloWorks Basics
Tutorial 1 Overview
1.1 - Inline Splitting and Blending
1.2 - Adding a product table and a mixer
1.3 - Dynamically changing the mixer recipe
Tutorial 2 - Multi-Product Pipeline
Tutorial 2 Overview
2.1 - Simple pipeline
2.2 - Creating a tank pool
2.3 - Tank certification
Tutorial 3 - Loading Points and Berths
Tutorial 3 Overview
3.1 - Import and export
3.2 - Multi-compartment loading
Reference
3D Objects
Overview of FloWorks Library Objects
Basic objects
Flow Control
Source
Sink
Shared Resource
Non-content holding
Blender
Pipe
Pump
Splitter
Valve
Tanks
Pile
Polygon Tank
Tank
Mixer
Conveyors
Conveyor
Mass Flow Conveyor
Logistics
Berth
Loading Arm
Loading Point
Multi-Compartment Loading Controller
Flow / Discrete
Flow to Item
Item to Flow
Task Executers
Flow Task Executer
Properties
The Flow Tab
The Settings Tab
The Triggers Tab
Tools
Impact Event
Level-Triggered Event
Workability
FlexScript Class Reference
Alphabetical Index
FlowMixer
FlowObject
FlowObject
FlowObject.InputOutput
FlowObject.Port
FlowTank
FlowToItem
ItemToFlow
Command Reference
What's New in FloWorks
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