ConveyorBelt

Production line simulator for conveyor belt in factories.

• The program parse a config file
• Display the layout in the terminal
• Create intelligence for each device
• Make them able to move item
• Print every step of the sorting
• Add the possibility to go forward and backward in the steps

Configuration File Attributes

The configuration file for the ConveyorBelt project includes the following mandatory attributes. (Format -> "fileName.factory"):

• Name: The name of the factory.

• Type: The function of the factory (book sorter, Automated Storage).

• Location: Where is this marvellous factory.

• Floor: The floor where the layout is located.

• Size: The size of the factory in terms of dimensions. Format -> "width x height".

• Layout: The layout of the factory, which includes different elements represented by symbols.

• Legend: Name every element written in the layout. Format -> "symbol = device name"

Exemple of output here (screenshot)

For this input file :

Name      : Encom
Type      : Sorter factory
Location  : NY
Floor     : Ground floor
Size      : 20x10
Layout    :
                    
       ---          
   L>S>>>>>    >>>X 
          >    >    
         ->    >    
         ->    >    
         ->    >    
         ->    >    
          >>>>>>    
                    

Legend:
L = launcher
S = scanner
- = rack
> = Conveyor belt
X = trash

The output will looks like :