Introduction
The LoTLan consists of 4 different building blocks, that combined with each other describes such a process:
- Primitives
- Instances
- TransportOrderSteps
- Tasks
A Primitive is an abstract model for a series of similar objects. It is the blueprint for the representation of real objects in software objects and describes attributes (properties) of the objects. Through the instantiation of such a Primitive a Instance of a concrete object is created. The TransportOrderStep with the help of these Instances describes a short procedure. A Task then combines Instances and TransportOrderSteps to a enlarged logical process flow.
Use of Example
The following documentation of LoTLan utilizes the example of a production hall that has an area for storing goods - the Warehouse - and an area for the manufacturing - the Production. To reduce the complexity only one AGV out of a possible lager fleet is used.
Figure 1: Example floor plan with AGV and production & warehouse area
This example in the figure above shown will be extended in the course of time to explain the individual building blocks of the LoTLan.