Grasshopper

algorithmic modeling for Rhino

origami with grasshopper [almost there - need help]

Hi all, this is the first time I am using grasshopper so I am still new to the functions, and have run into some problems I can't figure out.

The ultimate goal for my project is to create a visualization for how a piece of paper can be bent into different shapes through a special folding technique. The idea is that 1) I create a module of the repeating pleating pattern in grasshopper, 2) create a rectangular surface through lofting which can change size and shape by pulling the control points of the side railings which created this surface, and 3) finally, array the initial module onto this malleable plane, and be able to see the different shapes that can result from changing the control points on the plane.

Here is an image of the module and one possible orientation of the foldable structure that I am after. 

I have written a GH file for controlling the folding of the individual module. Although it achieves the end result, it doesn't quite fold correctly, and so doesn't achieve my purpose of clear visualization. (I am currently using version 6.0059.) The file is attached, please take a look and if possible, advice me on what I can do to make it fold correctly. Here is the file : origami-module.gh . 

I have tried to use the tutorial Parametric Truss from Design Reform to array my modules onto a plane, but it doesn't work for me. (Most likely because my base form is not a rectangle?  I am not sure.) Any help on how to do this with my module would be wonderful. 

I have tried to create a plane that can change shape by moving the control points. In my method, I used 2 lines to loft. However, this only gives me two control points. I want to be able to control other parts of the line as well, in order to change the elevation of different parts of the line.

Any help and advice on this is very appreciated! I am also constrained by time (I have until the middle of July to finish this) and timely advice would be wonderful. 

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