Factory Automation

Simulation tools MELSOFT Gemini

Learn the basics of using MELSOFT Gemini.

  1.

    Delete a Product in a Line Simulation

    How to delete a product in a line simulation (Sink Process, Remove) Practice file
  2.

    How to Attach Multiple Components

    An instruction video on how to use the Attach command to bring multiple components together and operate them as one component. Practice file
  3.

    How to Change the Priority of Transporting and Work

    An instruction video on how to set levels of priority to transport tasks and work tasks. Practice file
  4.

    How to Change the Transport Route for Each Product

    An instruction video on how to change the transport route for each type of product on a conveyor Y - divert.
    (Changing flow groups, process flow, the RoutingRule, and transport solution rules) Practice file
  5.

    How to Connect Component

    An instruction video about the One-Way Interface, Two-Way Interface, and PnP.
  6.

    How to Control Robots Using a Controller (Part 1 of 3)

    An instruction video on how to use a controller to control a robot using line simulation. (Changing the behavior, speed, and start position of the robot arm) Practice file
  7.

    How to Control Robots Using a Controller (Part 2 of 3)

    An instruction video on how to use a controller to control a robot using line simulation. (operating operation statements, opening and closing the gripper, setting rules for transporting)
  8.

    How to Control Robots Using a Controller (Part 3 of 3)

    An instruction video on how to use a controller to control a robot using line simulation. (auto-teaching transporting, executing specified routines, setting tools, setting the time and direction of picking up and placing)
  9.

    How to Create a 2D Floor Plan

    An instruction video on how to output a layout created using Gemini to a 2DCAD file.

  10. How to Create Assemblies

    An instruction video on how to set assemblies in the Product Type Editor and how to use the Assembly Editor. Practice file
  11.

    How to Define a Process Modeling Flow

    An instruction video on how to set a process modeling flow for a line simulation (Process Flow Editor, Flow Steps, Transport Links, IsOptional, ProcessMode, Get Flow Step, Set Next Flow Step).
    *This function is available in Gemini version 1.45 and later. Practice file
  12.

    How to Detect Obstacles and Set Pathways

    An instruction video on how to make a mobile robot detect obstacles and how to set pathways to limit the mobile robot's range of movement. Practice file
  13.

    How to generate and modify robot program in Process Modeling

    An instruction video on how to record, modify, and run a robot program with process modeling. Practice file
  14.

    How to Limit Products to be Transported

    An instruction video on how to limit the types of products to be transported in a line simulation using the product filter function.
    *This function is available in Gemini version 1.48 and later. Practice file
  15.

    How to Install and Use Gemini

    An instruction video on how to install MELSOFT Gemini with an explanation of its basic operations.

  16. How to Operate with Multiple Components

    An instruction video on how to make multiple components, such as robots and equipment, operate together. Practice file
  17.

    How to Set Resources and Controllers (Part 1 of 4)

    An instruction video on how to set controllers and resources such as humans and mobile robots for process modeling. (Specifying transporting and work priorities, task allocation priorities to resource, product collection method, and tools to be used) Practice file
  18.

    How to Set Resources and Controllers (Part 2 of 4)

    An instruction video on how to set controllers and resources such as humans and mobile robots for process modeling. (Setting waiting/charging locations for mobile robots, making robots wait temporarily with products, specifying humans and mobile robots to load and unloads products, specifying loading and unloading areas, reserving resources to machines) Practice file
  19.

    How to Set Resources and Controllers (Part 3 of 4)

    An instruction video on how to set controllers and resources such as humans and mobile robots for process modeling. (Detecting and avoiding obstacles, specifying movement ranges and restricting resources to those ranges) Practice file
  20.

    How to Set Resources and Controllers (Part 4 of 4)

    An instruction video on how to set controllers and resources such as humans and mobile robots for process modeling. (Changing revolution and movement speeds, stopping resource operations, setting an order for unloading multiple parts, changing the way of holding products and posture of Humans) Practice file
  21.

    How to Show/Hide Components

    An instruction video on how to show and hide components such as equipment from the properties and cell graph.
  22.

    How to Transport Products by Human

    An instruction video on how to set Humans to transport products between specified places. Practice file
  23.

    How to Use the Coordinate Systems

    An instruction video explaining the coordinate system on the Gemini 3D world.
  24.

    How to Use Signals to Control the Conveyor

    An instruction video on how to control operations from processes using conveyor signals. Practice file
  25.

    How to Use Tools to Transport Products

    An instruction video on how to transport products with a Human using a Pallet Jack. Practice file
  26.

    How to View Statistics

    An instruction video on how to display statistics such as production amounts and operating statuses of devices on statistics graphs and time charts. Practice file
  27.

    How to Visualize Objects in Gemini

    An instruction video on how to change display settings such as the background color, grid lines and the render mode. Practice file
  28.

    Creating an AGV (Part 1 of 12)

    How to create an original AGV and configure the basic settings Practice file
  29.

    Creating an AGV (Part 2 of 12)

    How to visualize the original AGV's path Practice file
  30.

    Creating an AGV (Part 3 of 12)

    How to operate an original AGV Practice file
  31.

    Creating an AGV (Part 4 of 12)

    How to interpolate the original AGV's travel path Practice file
  32.

    Creating an AGV (Part 5 of 12)

    How to read information from an original AGV and control its operation Practice file
  33.

    Creating an AGV (Part 6 of 12)

    How to rotate an original AGV Practice file
  34.

    Creating Components for Process Modeling

    How to create an original machine and use it for process modeling Practice file
  35.

    Let's build a robotic tool to transport products (Part 1 of 2)

    How to build an original robotic tool (importing 3D CAD files, setting mechanisms, configuring operations) Practice file
  36.

    Let's build a robotic tool to transport products (Part 2 of 2)

    How to build an original robotic tool (connecting the robotic tool to the robot, gripping, transporting, and releasing products with the robotic tool) Practice file
  37.

    Let's define the repulsion when components collide

    How to define the rebound force and elasticity of a physical component Practice file
  38.

    Let's delete the work in the machine simulation

    How to delete a workpiece in a machine simulation Practice file
  39.

    Let's make a conveyor and connect it to the sequencer

    How to make an original conveyor and simulate it in conjunction with the programmable controller Practice file
  40.

    Let's make a conveyor using a wizard

    How to make an original conveyor using a wizard Practice file
  41.

    Let's make a curved conveyor

    How to make an original curved conveyor Practice file
  42.

    Let's make a Turn conveyor

    How to make an original turn conveyor Practice file
  43.

    Let's save the components

    How to save a component (such as a machine and workpiece) created in Gemini and set it in the original eCatalog
  44.

    Registering Your Original Model in the eCatalog

    How to register original models of machines and layouts in eCatalog

    Related video: Let's save the components Practice file