Setting Queue parameters
This procedure contains steps for both setting the parameters of a single Queue linked to a single service point, and for setting parameters of a single Queue linked to multiple service points.
To set Queue parameters:
- Enter a name in the 'Name' box (or leave it as it is if you are happy with the existing name).
- Leave the Direction of Growth as it is, unless you want to change the angle you set when you drew the Queue.
- Enter a value between 0 and 1 in the Rigidity box. This dictates how ‘porous’ the line of Entities waiting in the Queue is, where a value of ‘1’ is the most rigid.
- Enter a value between 0 and 1 in the Alignment Factor box. This dictates how precisely Entities line up behind each other, where a value of ‘1’ is the most straight and precise alignment.
- Enter a value between 0 and 1 in the Proximity Factor box. This dictates how close to one another the Entities are willing to stand, where a value of ‘1’ is the closest.
- If you would like Entities to wait until they can see the head of the Queue before attempting to join it, then leave the box labelled Use queue visibility checked. Or If you would like Entities to attempt to join the Queue even when they can’t see the head of it, uncheck this box.
- Entities auto-navigate towards the Focal Point of the object if and when they cannot 'see' it due to obstructions. In rare instances this may cause them to move in an unexpected or illogical manner. To remedy this, click to the 'Target Parameters' tab and uncheck 'Use focal point for navigation'.In this case Entities will navigate towards the closest point on the Focal Segment.