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PackRat is a component for Grasshopper that facilitates the arrangement of rectangular items within rectangular containers with the aim of improving efficient use of space. In other words, it attempts to approximate optimal solutions to the 3D bin-packing problem.See More

Dear all,I want to construct a data structure with points list which can load the designed property for space unfolding.For this purpose, I write a Vb script to define a suitable data structure to make this unfolding possible. But I can not find the solution for reshaping the order of points list. Here is the problem:Thank you for…See More

Millipede is a structural analysis and optimization component for grasshopper. It allows for very fast linear elastic analysis of frame and shell elements in 3d, 2d plate elements for in plane forces, and 3d volumetric elements. All systems can be optimized using built in topology optimization methods and have their results extracted and visualized in a variety of ways.In addition millipede implements a few basic geometric features [extraction of iso surface meshes from volumetric scalar fields…See More

The problem raised here: I want to construct a 3D database of urban block,  which can be used as a platform for calculating some feature parameters of urban morphology.I get the original data from a .DXF file,  the data of buiding footprint located in the layer named FOOTPRINT, the data of  number of floors located in the layer named…See More

A daily geometric problem is presented to the grasshopper 3d community. Degrees of difficulty vary by day.The idea is to sharpen skills, challenge, or a fun exercise: Useful for beginners wanting to learn, or as an alternative to your morning coffee + cross-word puzzle. Rules:Contributions can be posted by anyone. Either selected from a previously posted problem from the general discussion (please acknowledge original poster), a selection from one of the many grasshopper+ primers (please…See More