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    Default Variables in Rhino?

    Hi.

    Is there a way of simply changing key data in a 'completed' model so that at the press of the return key a new model using the new key data is produced?

    like variables in programming. eg read new a....z's then do it.

    If not 'sensible question' then ignore.

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    Default Re: Variables in Rhino?

    There is a plug in called "Grasshopper" that may be what you're looking for. Rhino is not strictly a history based modeller. It can 'a bit' but it's not variable driven like you are asking.



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    Default Re: Variables in Rhino?

    Is use Grasshopper extensively to generate parametric models in Rhino. Just type "grasshopper" into the command line and start exploring.


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    Default Re: Variables in Rhino?

    But be warned. Grasshopper isn't as easy as changing a value to generate a new model. While it's possible, it certainly isn't a one button solution.

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    Default Re: Variables in Rhino?

    Quote Originally Posted by RobSm View Post
    Hi.

    Is there a way of simply changing key data in a 'completed' model so that at the press of the return key a new model using the new key data is produced?
    like variables in programming. eg read new a....z's then do it.
    If not 'sensible question' then ignore.
    Thanks,
    Rob.
    Rob, Reall good observation.....it's been attempted...in cad
    I asked this question when they took us off the Fortran based " 370 APT-AC System "
    and forced graphics upon us NC Machine programmers.
    Where are the variables and the ability to set geometric dependencies?

    Well, the programming hours went to 10% of programming hours as before. and the error rate went to nil.

    I sorta miss the old parametrics but have many more capabilities now
    I have to rebuild the CAD and reload the CNC to make changes,

    Been doing this too long


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