Add 3D objects to your model using the Library, Create Objects mode, the Quick Library, and Port Connections.
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In FlexSim, 3D objects are the basic building blocks for 3D models.
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There are multiple ways to add 3D objects to your model,
00:13
including the Library, the Create Objects mode, the Quick Library, and the creation of Port Connections.
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Take some time to explore the different methods.
00:24
Begin with your model open in FlexSim.
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The first way to add an object is through the Library.
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Click and drag an object you want to use from the Library and place it in your model.
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To place multiples of the same object in your model, enable the Create Objects mode by simply clicking one of the objects in the Library.
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Notice that the Create Objects icon appears over the cursor while in this mode.
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Now, click directly in the model to place multiples of the object.
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To exit Create Objects mode, right-click your mouse.
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Next, double-click in the model to open The Quick Library.
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This allows you to easily access Library objects directly from within the model.
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Click an object to add it to your model.
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The Quick Library automatically closes.
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To add more objects simply double-click again to re-open the Quick Library.
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Lastly, you can add objects to your model by creating a Port Connection from an existing object into empty space.
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There are two main types of Port Connections:
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an input/output connection, also called an A connection, connects two fixed resources, so that they can exchange flow items.
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A center connection, also called an S connection, connects two objects that need to reference each other,
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allowing the objects to communicate and interact.
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The name of each connection denotes its shortcut.
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Simply press and hold A or S to create the respective connection.
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Select an object, then press and hold A.
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The Quick Library opens and displays only those objects that can receive an A connection from the selected object.
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Select the object to connect.
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Next, select the same object, then press and hold S to create the corresponding connection.
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Now, the Quick Library displays the objects that can receive center connections.
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Select an object to complete the connection.
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Back in the model, notice the difference in the connections—the A connection displays an arrow at each port,
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while the S connection displays a square.
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Now you can add objects to your 3D model using the Library, Create Object mode, the Quick Library, and Port Connections.
00:03
In FlexSim, 3D objects are the basic building blocks for 3D models.
00:09
There are multiple ways to add 3D objects to your model,
00:13
including the Library, the Create Objects mode, the Quick Library, and the creation of Port Connections.
00:21
Take some time to explore the different methods.
00:24
Begin with your model open in FlexSim.
00:27
The first way to add an object is through the Library.
00:31
Click and drag an object you want to use from the Library and place it in your model.
00:36
To place multiples of the same object in your model, enable the Create Objects mode by simply clicking one of the objects in the Library.
00:45
Notice that the Create Objects icon appears over the cursor while in this mode.
00:49
Now, click directly in the model to place multiples of the object.
00:54
To exit Create Objects mode, right-click your mouse.
00:59
Next, double-click in the model to open The Quick Library.
01:03
This allows you to easily access Library objects directly from within the model.
01:08
Click an object to add it to your model.
01:11
The Quick Library automatically closes.
01:14
To add more objects simply double-click again to re-open the Quick Library.
01:20
Lastly, you can add objects to your model by creating a Port Connection from an existing object into empty space.
01:27
There are two main types of Port Connections:
01:30
an input/output connection, also called an A connection, connects two fixed resources, so that they can exchange flow items.
01:39
A center connection, also called an S connection, connects two objects that need to reference each other,
01:45
allowing the objects to communicate and interact.
01:49
The name of each connection denotes its shortcut.
01:52
Simply press and hold A or S to create the respective connection.
01:57
Select an object, then press and hold A.
02:01
The Quick Library opens and displays only those objects that can receive an A connection from the selected object.
02:09
Select the object to connect.
02:12
Next, select the same object, then press and hold S to create the corresponding connection.
02:20
Now, the Quick Library displays the objects that can receive center connections.
02:25
Select an object to complete the connection.
02:29
Back in the model, notice the difference in the connections—the A connection displays an arrow at each port,
02:35
while the S connection displays a square.
02:38
Now you can add objects to your 3D model using the Library, Create Object mode, the Quick Library, and Port Connections.
