Custom patterns with Paneling Tools

Learn how to make custom paneling routines using existing 2D and 3D geometry and the Paneling Tools plugin for Rhino. You can download and try Paneling Tools through the main wiki page on the plugin. en.wiki.mcneel.com/default.aspx/McNeel/PanelingTools.html

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Rhino3D
• CAD
• Design
• Paneling Tools

[RhinoGuide]

The aspect ratio of the hexagons is entirely dependent on the distance between the points in the grid. You can control the grid spacing in a few different ways either while making the grid or by scaling the grid after it's already made. The curvature of the surface you are generating the grid on is also a variable to consider. You may want to look at the latest build of PT which will have an offset curve on surface function. You can then create a grid by intersecting two groups of offset curves.

[RhinoGuide]

Hi NueRama,

It sounds like the panels are being kept flat rather than deformed according to a base surface. If you have a surface under your point grid, the panels can be set to deform in order to match it's curvature. This will solve the issue of gaps between panel seams but will also likely result in non developable panels. If you have a 3dm file, please send it to me if this doesn't help. brian(dot)james(at)mcneel(dot)­com

[RhinoGuide]

Hi,

The original surface was made by extruding a profile curve (ExtrudeCrv)>rebuilding that surface (Rebuild) or changing the degree (ChangeDegree) to add more control points in the extrusion direction and then control point editing to form the shape. You can watch a tutorial on control point editing on my channel.

[lanoser23r4]

hi how can i manage to divide the surface in equal hexagons

because in the vid all of them are different

[NueRama]

Hi. when I create custom 3d surface - triangular arch. construction profile, when it projects on the surface, there are small holes in the connections of the pattern seams. is there any way how to patch them or make the patterns connect?

Thanks.

[Iourie]

hello! I am trying to divide a sufrace into planar pentagons using your technique, but unfortunately your first step is not explained (you only say, you were using the surface uv option). Could you please explain the step about how you created the surface? thanks. Rhino 4/ MAC