This starter library can be used to simulate situations where multiple activities (tasks/operations) requiring various operators occur at a single place of work. One example is a large assembly operation.
Instead of specifying a process time, you can create a work map that looks like a PERT network chart to define the number of tasks/operations/activities and their predecessor and successor relationships. Then you assign each activity to either a standard Dispatcher or TaskExecuter to perform the work. All activities must be complete for the flowitem to be allowed to leave the WorkCenter. The critical path of the activities will be evaluated every time an item is completed and the activities will be colored accordingly.
Below is a link to a video that explains how to use the library:
http://www.screencast.com/t/fdff827kG
The basics:
1. connect WorkCenter as you would a standard Processor in your model
2. S-connect WorkCenter to a WorkDispatcher
3. Drag-drop Activity objects onto WorkDispatcher (which is a container)
4. A-connect Activity objects predecessors to successors
5. Specify activity duration and number of operators within Activity properties window
6. Connect each Activity center port 1 to a standard Dispatcher or Operator
7. Reset and Run
The library has plenty of opportunity to grow (holes exist), but I felt it could be useful for some users at this point.
Critical Path Library
