Rockwell Automation Arena Users Guide - Manual (Page 65)

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Release module
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ESCRIPTION
The Release module is used to release units of a resource that an entity previously has
seized. This module may be used to release individual resources or may be used to release
resources within a set. For each resource to be released, the name and quantity to release
are specified.
When the entity enters the Release module, it gives up control of the specified resource(s).
Any entities waiting in queues for those resources will gain control of the resources
immediately.
T YPICAL USES
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Finishing a customer order (release the operator)
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Completing a tax return (release the accountant)
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Leaving the hospital (release the doctor, nurse, hospital room)
Overriding File Format Format for writing or reading the data. This format will override any
format specified in the structure field of the File module. A FORTRAN
or C format (enclosed in double quotes) may be used to describe the type
and location of each field.
Recordset ID Access
Type Identifies the recordset in Arena File Name that will be accessed.
Applies only when the file (specified in the File module) is Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Access, or ActiveX Data Objects.
Record Number Access
Type Record number (i.e., row) in Recordset ID to read from or write to.
Applies only when the file (specified in the File module) is Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Access, ActiveX Data Objects, or Extensible Markup
Language.
Variable Type Type of information that will be read or written.
Attribute Name Defines the symbol name of the attribute to be written or read.
Variable Name Defines the symbol name of the variable to be read or written.
Row Specifies the row index for a variable array.
Column Specifies the column index for a variable array.
Other Defines the expression for reading or writing other types of information.
Prompt Description