Updating the Simulated Time

The simulated time associated with an operation is obtained from simulation results. You cannot specify or update it yourself. To update the simulated time, you need to configure and launch a new simulation.

  1. Right-click an operation, and select Properties.
  2. From the Time Mode list, select Estimated Time.
  3. In the Estimated Time field, enter a value greater than the time you expect the operation to take.

    Note: If the Estimated Time is smaller than the actual duration computed for the operation, then the simulation stops at the Estimated Time value, even if the operation has not been completed.

  4. Load your data in an app that supports level 3 simulation (Behavior and Associated Detailing simulation mode), for example:
    • Assembly Definition
    • Assembly Evaluation
    • Assembly Experience
    • Assembly Path Optimization
    • Ergonomics at Work
    • Ergonomics Evaluation
    • Robot Simulation
  5. Click Play to launch the simulation.
  6. Update the Simulation Options:
    1. Check the Update Cycle Time option.
    2. Under Resource Simulation Level of Detail, select Simulation Specifiation Behavior and Associated Detailing.
    3. Check the Graphics Update options.
  7. Click Play again to launch the simulation one more time.
  8. Load your data back into Process Planning.
  9. Right-click the operation, and select Properties.
    The Time Mode is now defined as Simulated Time.
  10. From the Authoring section of the acion bar, click Process Gantt and verify that the Simulated Time is updated.