Resource
What is a Resource?
Resources are the agents used to perform activities and move entities such as service personnel, operators or equipment. More than...
How do I use a Resource at an Activity?
A resource (employee, machine, etc.) is used at an activity to perform the activity. Suggested Technique Create the activity where...
What is Resource Cost?
The identification of cost is optional and has no effect on the behavior of the model. If costs are entered...
What is Resource Availability?
Percent Available Enter the percentage of time the resource is to be available for use. If a percent is entered...
What is Resource Shift?
Shift file The name of the shift file which defines the times during which this resource is scheduled to be...
What is a Resource Connector?
A resource connection assigns a resource to perform an activity or conduct a move. Resource assignments use connectors as shown...
How do I assign Resource Priority?
There are 10 levels of priority values: 0 – 99, 100 – 199, 200 – 299 . . . 900...
How do I assign Resources?
Resource assignments define the use of one or more resources in performing an activity or moving an entity. For each...
What is an Alternate Resource Connector?
To use a resource as an alternate to another resource, connect the alternate resource to the other resource’s assignment connection...
How do I add Shifts & Breaks for Resources?
In situations where one or more resources are available during different shifts or time periods, it may be useful to reflect...
Why Does the Resource Remains Available After a Shift Ends?
If a break is defined at the end of the shift, the end of break signal occurs -after- the end...
How do I use OwnedResource() Function?
Returns the n th resource currently being used by the entity. Each resource is referenced according to the order it...
How do I Use a Resource to Move Entities?
Routing an entity with the use of a resource (employee, machine, etc.). Suggested Technique Create the routing connection where the...
How do I keep a Resource throughout Multiple Activities?
A resource is continuously used throughout a number of activities, including the moves from one activity to another. Useful in modeling...
How do I use Multiple Resources on a Single Activity?
Using more than one resource (employee, machine, etc.) to perform an activity. Suggested Technique 1. Connect the resources to the...