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Parametric Quad Panelization via tile subdivision

Tags: tiles, subdivision, tile, panels, panelization

Started Nov 2, 2012

Pinewheel Panelization of Attractor based windows -Mesh Creation with Data Trees?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Fortunato May 12, 2012.

Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?
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I am creating a mesh from a grid that has been influenced by an attractor point script.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Fortunato May 7, 2012.

Generating meshes with a Data tree

I am trying to generate meshes directly in grasshopper in order to avoid any export problems. I found a tutorial on page 130 of generative algorithms, where you generate the mesh through the mesh…Continue

Tags: tree, data, mesh

Started May 4, 2012

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Parametric Quad Panelization via tile subdivision

I was wondering if anyone had any insight into the following problem.We are working on a retaining wall for the back landscape of a large residential tower. We wanted the size of the tiles to subdivide by an integer according to the curvature of the wall. In other words sections of step curvature would have a tile of size 10, less step 20 flat 40.…See More

Nov 2, 2012

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Benjamin Fortunato replied to Charles Aweida's discussion 3ds MAX material id with GH (Geco)

"I had a similar question but never found a solution as the project direction changed. Someone suggested exporting as an FBX file. I often export as a DWG so I can use the file link manager but this seems to preserve the least amount of information…"

Jun 7, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Pinewheel Panelization of Attractor based windows -Mesh Creation with Data Trees?

"I downloaded the uto and the weaverbird components. They are super helpful! What is missing is a good shell or offset command and an extrude face command. I experimented with the offset component but I think its still in beta phase and it did not…"

May 12, 2012

Mateusz Zwierzycki replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Pinewheel Panelization of Attractor based windows -Mesh Creation with Data Trees?

"There are some more mesh tools in weaverbird components and uto mesh tools. but as for now I think you should first generate this pattern with polylines, and then create mesh directly from polylines (mesh component) "

May 11, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Pinewheel Panelization of Attractor based windows -Mesh Creation with Data Trees?

"With regard to the patterns, If I output in a mesh, I can take pattern 1 and delete the extra edge to get to pattern 2. I image this might have to be done by hand, although if the mesh edges are rationally number one could do this with a cull…"

May 11, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Pinewheel Panelization of Attractor based windows -Mesh Creation with Data Trees?

"1) I attempted to input data that was organized in data trees into the mesh component but I got a run time error. I will try to duplicate the error tonight and post it. 2) Clean meshes make adjusting geometry in max easy. There are certain things…"

May 11, 2012

Mateusz Zwierzycki replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Pinewheel Panelization of Attractor based windows -Mesh Creation with Data Trees?

"1. Mesh has its own properties etc. which doesnt require data trees, although you can sort different meshes in data trees to manage them. 2. Why to mesh them correctly ? Make all the geometry in grasshopper, then export it to 3ds max - I personally…"

May 11, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato posted a discussion

Pinewheel Panelization of Attractor based windows -Mesh Creation with Data Trees?

I was experimenting with using attractor points to vary the openings of a facade, and wanted to panelize the surrounding components. Pattern 2 I think would give a more dynamic effect. I would prefer the output to be a mesh, because I will be taking the geometry into 3dmax, and I think it is easier to add thickness and details such as reveals etc in a well constructed mesh.…See More

May 11, 2012

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Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

"Here is the File I've assembled. Your tool already re-orders the list according to x and Y. I added one to flip the path structure from x to y and one to generate a path structure according to rows or columns. There may be an easier way of…"

May 7, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

"Okay I will take a closer look at this. I wanted to compile a "tool set" that would help deal with data matrix's. In other words any set of data arranged into row and columns. I came up with some tools for changing the order from left…"

May 7, 2012

Danny Boyes replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

"It still uses a line as a reference for the sorting algorithm."

May 7, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

"Thanks! This is working, I couldn't get the other script with the line as a sort guide to work. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm going to play around with it, and get it to work in multiple co-ordinate systems for my facade.…"

May 7, 2012

Danny Boyes replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

"It's the same theory just with 3 dimensions instead of 2"

May 7, 2012

Danny Boyes replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

May 7, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

"If any one is interested, I found a thread here that seems to work, very simple solution: Sory by Co-ordinates"

May 7, 2012

Benjamin Fortunato replied to Benjamin Fortunato's discussion Mesh Creation Managing a point Matrix - How can I create a universal sort points acording to planar co-ordinates?

"I took a look at the thread but I didn't see a solution that was based on x and y coordinates of a c plane. I thought one might be able to sort a list of points by finding out there position in relationship to an origin, the bottom left corner…"

May 7, 2012