Create a batch collection

In the Input Collection list, click Batch, then click a collection method.

For more information on this collection type, see Collection Options.

Join inputs

In the Input Collection list, click Join, then click a collection method.

For more information on this collection type, see Collection Options.

Gate inputs

In the Input Collection list, click Gate, then click a collection method.

For more information on this collection type, see Collection Options.

Group inputs

1. If you want to use a group name, first follow the procedure for adding a transaction group.

2. In the Input Collection list, click Group, then click a collection method.

3. If you want to create a group collection, In the Create Group list, click a group name.

For more information on this collection type, see Collection Options.

Add or delete a transaction group

Creates or deletes a specific group name for collecting a set of transactions. Create a group collection to use a group name.

1. On the Model menu, choose Transaction Groups.

2. In the Define Transaction Groups dialog box:

• Type a name and click the Add button to create a group name.

• Select a name and click the Delete button to delete a group name.

Transactions enter the activity individually and are marked with the group name as they leave the activity

Set queuing rules

1. Double-click a shape and click the Inputs page in the Properties dialog box.

2. Choosing a queuing rule and wait time under Queuing Rules to specify the order in which transactions leave the queue and how to account for the time a transaction spends in a queue.

See Collection Types and Other Information in the Properties dialog box - Inputs page help topic for more information.