Rectangular tiling, random pattern

Hi all,

I just wanted to share with you my first hoopsnake test. My idea was to create a pattern growing randomly without leaving gaps, using simple 1x2 size tiles to cover an underlaying grid.

First I had some trouble setting the definition up, having to use 3 nested hoopsnake components, but then i found a way to simplify it down to using just one component.

I think it could be simplified down a bit further, as I now check for each grid-unit's neighbour in all 4 directions, however in reality i only need to know wich number is to the right and above.

I added a picture of the definition in action and an illustration to try to explain how i thought when i set up the rules.

Just rightclick Hoopsnake and loop to start the growth. Enjoy!

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Permalink Reply by Yannis on November 13, 2011 at 3:30am

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Permalink Reply by Zuzanna on August 19, 2013 at 2:29am

I am a new user of Grasshopper.

I was trying to create similar construction, but it is hard to know where to start from.

I have downloaded your file, but I think that grasshopper version I have is much newer and this thing is not working.

Any hints how can I make it working in a short time?

Thank you in advance!

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Permalink Reply by Zuzanna on August 19, 2013 at 2:49am

I am a new user of Grasshopper.

I was trying to create similar construction, but it is hard to know where to start from.

I have downloaded your file, but I think that grasshopper version I have is much newer and this thing is not working.

Any hints how can I make it working in a short time?

Thank you in advance!

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