Automated Warehouse Computer-aided Design Software

Automated storage/retrieve systems is an important constituent part of the Materials Handling Systems0 The level and efficiency of the general blue print design will directly effect the competitive capacity of the logistics enterprise in the market0 So it has great practical significance to develop the computer-aided design software to AS/RSO In this paper the CAD of AS/RS is realized according to the corresponding CAD theory of MI-IS0 The contents are generalized as follows: At first, an introduction of the basic layout theories of the MHS is given; Then the AutoCAD is secondary developed using the VBA with a parametric design method; A complete graphics and parameters library of the equipment is built up, and the design of the MHS equipment by change the parameter is achieved; A Database for storing the parameter of MHS equipment is developed, It is convenient to keep the model抯 information while the total layout of the AS/RS is completed; Finally we use the AS/RS CAD software complete a total layout of the AS/RS for a certain company, It抯 indicated that this software has certain engineering values in practical application0...