Yes ! the classic waffle structures , I think this kind of definitions are very useful specially to those starting in their way of parametric design and of course Grasshopper, they have a wide range of applications that can go from architectural projects to conceptual furniture like this quick example I made.
The definition is made so you can set up the number of sections in the X and Y axis separately , also you can set up the height of each sections as well as the thickness of the material you are going to work with. Finally the definitions orients al the parts to the X-Y axis with an ID tag so you can easily organize them and get them ready for the CNC mill or the laser cutter.
This definition will help understand most of the basic components that Grasshopper currently has implemented,It was made with Grasshopper Version 6.0019 we have to remember it still is a WIP so they maybe some problems using it in other versions. I strongly recommend you to download both files the grasshopper definition and the rhino file so you can get familiarized with the inputs you need to start working.
I think that is all , I hope you find it useful an please if you do some work with it, send it to me so I can post it here, have fun!!!
Rhino file: Ribs(WaffleSystem).3dm
Grasshopper DefinitionFile: Ribs(WaffleSystem).ghx
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lee tae hoon
i wish download
Dec 30, 2009 @ 1:54 am
Rodrigo
Hi Lee you can download the file by filling the form above it will give you access to the download area =D , hope you find it useful and please let me know what you come up with to share it here .
Dec 30, 2009 @ 11:09 am
lee tae hoon
thank you for your kindness.
i think “Ribs(WaffleSystem).3dm” file is error.
please, you confirm the file.
and
what ?? y pieces, x pieces
Dec 30, 2009 @ 11:55 am
Rodrigo
Hi thanks for pointing out an error could you be a more specific are you having troubles downlading the file or there is a problem opening it.
The X and Y pieces refer to the collection of pieces in each direction of the surface.
Could you send me a screenshot of your problem at rodrigo@designplaygrounds.com
Dec 30, 2009 @ 12:01 pm
lee tae hoon
you can send to me “Parametric Structure Excersise” file??
Dec 30, 2009 @ 12:23 pm
Rodrigo
Hi lee I have checked the file and I couldn´t find an error I have responded you about the parametric structure file on the other post.
Dec 30, 2009 @ 12:32 pm