Hi everyone,
I am currently working with a feature called "Generate Factory Flow from Process Planning" (or a similar process-to-flow generation tool) and I'm trying to understand its exact data model and behavior rules.
Based on my current understanding, the logic works as follows:
- Trigger: Selecting planning data from a tree structure (operation, sub-system, or system) that is continuous and has at least one resource assigned to it generates activities and product flows.
- Resource Assignment (Multiple Zones): If a resource has multiple product zones assigned to it, the generated activities are assigned to the first product zone returned by the resource.
- Resource Assignment (No Zones): If a resource has no product zone assigned, a new product zone is created and assigned to the resource(s) positioned at the top-middle position.
- Supported Elements: Activities can be created on conveyors, NC machines, and storages.
I want to properly configure my source data and systems to make full use of this feature. Could anyone share:
- Detailed example data or tutorials demonstrating how the systems, operations, and resources must be structured in Process Planning to trigger this successfully?
- Best practices or guidelines for setting up product zones and resource positions (especially regarding the "top-middle" placement rule)?
Any documentation, reference materials, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
