Managing Walk Paths

You can specify a specific path for worker movement with or without a product using the Manage Walk Paths command. By default worker takes the shortest possible path on the worker pathway.

Before you begin: Open a scenario with an assembly line that includes workers completing tasks.
  1. From the Setup section of the action bar, select Manage Walk Paths .
    The Manage Walk Paths dialog box appears.
  2. To add a new walk path, select Add .
  3. In the Edit Walk Path dialog box that appears, define the walk path's attributes. The following attributes are available:
    • Walk Path Name: The name of the walk path.
    • Start Zone: The name of the selected start zone.
    • End Zone: The name of the selected end zone.
    • Path: The path for the created walk path. Select a path from the list of all the possible paths between the Start Zone and End Zone.
    • Product: The product the worker can carry while walking the walk path. Select a product from the list of all the products associated with the Start Zone and End Zone.
      Note: The option None indicates that the worker is carrying a non-specified product, or is empty handed.
  4. Under Segments, define the Move Type. There are three types of move type: Forward, Backward, and Lateral.

    Note: Move type for segments connecting a resource zone and a junction point cannot be changed.

    Clicking OK saves your selection.
  5. Optional: To edit a walk path, select Edit in the Manage Walk Paths dialog box.
    The Edit Walk Path dialog box appears and you can edit the segment's path, product, or move type.
  6. Optional: To delete a walk path, select Delete .

You have created a walk path.

Note: There can only be one walk path defined for the same product.