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Old 06-07-2016
Adarsh Jeyes
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Default Conveyors: Elevators and Lowerators

Is there a way to construct this form of a conveyor (lowerator)? (Refer attached picture)

I have attached a model where I used the old conveyor module, and add a lot of sections to it. (Refer attached model)

Is there a faster and easier way to achieve the same?
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Old 06-07-2016
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Hi Adarsh,

So you want it to be rounded in the z-diraction and that is what is hard to achieve?

Axel
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Hi Alex,

Yes, I'm looking to curve the conveyor by a certain angle in the z-direction.

I want to get the box transferred from the overhead conveyor system to the conveyor system at the ground level using that lowerator.
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Hello Adarsh,

the conveyor module is typically 2D may by with a raise in height a 2 1/2 D system. You can place the conveyor system in a visual plane object and rotate the plane around an axis. That is just a workaround, because you have to find a method to rotate the items with a photoeye on entry to the new orientation.
The shape of the plane can be unvisble by unmarking "show 3D shape" in the general tab of the properties window.

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