Acquire Image Tool Properties Custom Allocation Scripts The process manager allows for customization of the allocation logic if the default allocation strategy does not fit your needs. The default allocation strategy is designed so that each robot will pick as many instance as possible and instances are ordered from farthest downstream to farthest upstream. Any instances not processed by a given robot are placed in the next robot queue that is capable of processing the instance. Some examples of situations that would require a custom allocation script: l Instances need to be picked up in rows perpendicular to the flow of parts.
In this case, instances may need to be grouped into rows then sorted left-to-right. l Instances need to be "load balanced" between a certain number of robots. Creating an Allocation Script An allocation script can be added to the workspace as such: Once created, the script must be associated with each robot that will use the script: ACE Reference Guide, 18317-000 Rev A Page 674