Hi David,

The script currently works for only layered surfaces that can be
compared 1:1. Ultimately, I would like to expand this script to make
ribs for surfaces that fold onto themselves (cylindrical/
veneering)... I hope that grasshopper can help me better visualize the
code.

Jimmy

On Nov 12, 8:36 am, David Rutten <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Jimmy,
>
> this may be a silly question, but why would you want to translate your
> script if it already works? It just seems like an awful lot of work to
> accomplish something twice...
>
> --
> David Rutten
> Robert McNeel & Associates
>
> On Nov 12, 12:13 am, architecture4 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Hi Everyone,
>
> > I am an architecture student who sees parametric design and scripting
> > as a tool to advancing new architectural forms. I have created a
> > waffle-type script (.rvb) that allows for the rapid production (LC) of
> > a complex surface.  While there are many pre-existing waffle scripts
> > mine is unique in that I allow for any two sets of guide lines as long
> > as they intersect (to create the waffle-ribs). This allows for a
> > flexibility to express surfaces in a warped egg crate.
>
> > Here are the links to a rhino file (.3dm) and script 
> > (.rvb)http://digitalbucket.net/download/9bba25d41f434b29/EggCrate2.rvbhttp:...
>
> > So here is my question: I am exploring Grasshopper and seeing all the
> > crazy things it can do for me. How can I translate my rhinoscript into
> > ghx? My script is a little complex in that it requires a sort option,
> > for which I call an xml file.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Jimmy Shi
>
> > ps.
> > The goal is to eventually have this script break down things that are
> > too large for the LC and/or inaccessible with a 3-axis mill.

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