Overview The Gate Queue is used as a waiting area for trucks, such as at a [Gate Process](GateProcess.html). It is identical to a [queue](Flexsim_Users_Manual.html) object from the standard "Discrete Objects" FlexSim library except that it is drawn with a flat queue texture map. Properties The [queue](Flexsim_Users_Manual.html) object is explained in detail in the FlexSim Users Manual, but the two most commonly used parameters are described below. Maximum Content  The gate queue can hold only a certain number of trucks before it is full. After that, trucks must back up at the point preceding the queue. To change the number of trucks that the queue can hold, change the Maximum Content on the Queue tab. You may also want to resize the queue so that it looks correct graphically for the number of trucks you expect to be in the queue. Send To Port  Routing is often an important element to a gate queue. One of the main purposes of a gate queue is to act as a buffer preceding a decision point, such as at a gate process. Typically, a gate will have several stations that can handle the entry paperwork, scanning, etc. and a truck can enter through any of them. It is easier to mimic a choice of multiple lanes by using a gate queue in front of the stations than by using a set of roads. The gate queue is used to decide which station to send each truck to. To setup the routing rules, change the "Send To Port" [picklist](Flexsim_Users_Manual.html)located on the "Flow" tab. You may choose to always route to the same port (e.g., port 1) or distribute trucks to various ports (e.g., 85% to port 1 and 15% to port 2) or some other scheme. For additional details about this object, please refer to the information in the FlexSim users manual about [queues](Flexsim_Users_Manual.html).