This release introduces a massive amount of functionality and new tools for modeling warehouses, including new storage system objects and options. FlexSim 2019 Update 2 also includes rendering with ray tracing, extensive dashboard improvements, and more.

Warehouse Modeling

Storage System Tool

You’ll find this new tool in the Toolbox, and it’s a big part of our significant development for warehousing simulation modeling in FlexSim 2019 Update 2. This allows you to manage system-wide storage logic, and includes options for address schemes, slot labels, custom visualization, and much more.

New Storage Objects

There’s now a lot more than just a standard Rack in FlexSim. We’ve added multiple new storage objects for warehouse modeling:

• Floor Storage
• Gravity Flow Rack
• Push Back Rack
• Drive In / Drive Through Rack

Paint Slot Labels

This new tool (found in the 3D Library) allows you to quickly set slot label values on a Storage Object (like a Rack, Floor Storage, etc.). You can click and drag to “paint” a label, and any slots that have been painted will change colors to match the color you chose for label you’re trying to apply.

Other Features

Ray Tracing Render Mode

FlexSim 2019 Update 2 brings a ray tracing render mode, so you can render your model with absolutely stunning lighting and visuals. Just enter RTX Mode (in the View Settings) with an RTX-compatible graphics card.

Dashboard Improvements

We’ve made numerous additions and improvements to Dashboards in FlexSim 2019 Update 2. There are additional options for showing column names in charts and for showing multiple Y-axes on time plots and histograms. The box plot has been enhanced to better categorize and color data points. There are additional line styles and visualization options for time plots, plus more (check the release notes, if you dare!).

Color Palette Tool

This new tool allows you to customize your own color palette. This palette can be used throughout FlexSim, including the new Paint Slot Labels tool, dashboard charts, and more.

Other Improvements

• We’ve updated the Sketchup SDK to load newer .skp file versions.
• FlexSim can export embedded media (found as a button in Model Settings).