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What’s new in 4.3

With this major release, we’ve added some exciting new features and made significant improvements to deliver a more streamlined simulation experience for the users. We’re especially excited to introduce the assembly editor, a visual workflow to define and manage the product assemblies for your manufacturing applications and the new connectivity features.

TOPIC: WHAT'S NEW

REQUIREMENTS:

Visual Components 4.3 or higher. Note: Some tutorials require Visual Components Premium.

Getting Started

4.3 New Features - Essentials Version

Learn what's new in Visual Components 4.3 Essentials version in this tutorial about some of the new features.

PROCESS MODELING

Getting Started

4.3 New Features - Professional and Premium Versions

Learn what is new in Visual Components Professional and Premium 4.3 version.

Layout Configuration

Introduction to assemblies

This tutorial is an introduction to assemblies new feature in process modeling workflow.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Basics of creating assemblies

In this tutorial, learn how to create a basic assembly using the new user interface in process modeling workflow.

PROCESS MODELING

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Assembly in process modeling flow

This tutorial explains the basics on how to access and use assembly data in processes in process flow.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Transport and Work Priority

Learn how to set priority for transports and works.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Wait for Transport

Learn how to wait for a transport task and hold product on-board .

PROCESS MODELING

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Utilizing Tools

Learn about assigning tools to resources related to different processes.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Resource Priority and Multi-transporting

Using the Resource Priority and Multi-transporting properties.

PROCESS MODELING

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Idling and Charging of Resources

Learn how to to utilize Idle and charging location components

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Approach and Resource Position

Learn how modify resource location and approach points.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Resource Reservation

Learn how to reserve a resource for a process.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Load and Unload Assist by using another resource

Learn how to assist a resource by using another resource.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Obstacle Detection and Pathway Area

Learn how to use obstacle avoidance and utilize pathway areas.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Process Modeling Resources Manual

Generic manual for Process Modelling resources such as mobile robots, humans, and forklifts.

PROCESS MODELING

Layout Configuration

Using Statistics Templates

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use statistics templates, create a new template, and add icons and localize the commands.

Connectivity

SIMIT Plugin Tutorial

SIMIT plugin is a new connectivity feature introduced in Visual Components version 4.3. This plugin is available only in Premium product.

Connectivity

Connect to WinMOD simulation

Learn how to use WinMOD NET connectivity protocol to connect Visual Components model to WinMOD project. WinMOD NET connectivity is a new feature in Visual Components 4.3 Premium.