QUEUES

This element specifies the total number of queues along with their name, ranking criterion and associated model queue block.
Prompt Description Default
Number Queue number [integer] Sequential
Name Queue name [symbol name] Blank
Ranking Criterion FIFO, LIFO, HVF(rule), LVF(rule) FIFO
Rule expression Expression used in Ranking criterion for HVF & LVF only -
Associated block or shared keyword Associated queue block Determined during run

The ranking criteria are :
FIFO First in first out
LIFO Last in first out
HVF(rule) Highest value first as determined by the rule (which could be an expression)
LVF(rule) Lowest value first as determined by the rule (which could be an expression)

NOTE : The RANKINGS element allows more complex rules for defining queueing order.

Examples
Prompt Value
Name Partsbuffer
Name InspectQ
Ranking criterion LVF(Duedate)

This example specifies two queues: Partsbuffer from which entities are selected by the FIFO rule and InspectQ where entities are selected by choosing the entity with the least value of the attribute 'Duedate'.