# ShapeMap

**URL:** https://discourse.mcneel.com/c/plug-ins/shapemap/174.md

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## [About the ShapeMap category](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/about-the-shapemap-category/195378)

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**Author:** [@jessesn](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/jessesn)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/about-the-shapemap-category/195378 "2026-05-15T12:44:29Z")

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This is a group for the ShapeMap plugin: ShapeMap | Food4Rhino About ShapeMap ShapeMap is a plugin for Grasshopper. It integrates multiple basic functions in Rhino and has undergone secondary development. This plugin…

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## [Creating 3D texture based on Bitmap](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-3d-texture-based-on-bitmap/196880)

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**Author:** [@jessesn](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/jessesn)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-3d-texture-based-on-bitmap/196880 "2026-07-19T00:15:04Z")

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In this video will introduce how to use ShapeMap to create 3D texture based on an bitmap, You should to install the latest Rhino 8 :point\_left: You need to install ShapeMap for Rhino 8 :point\_left: Please download…

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## [Equal UV distribution on different surfaces](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/equal-uv-distribution-on-different-surfaces/220508)

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**Author:** [@Noel\_Simon](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Noel_Simon)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/equal-uv-distribution-on-different-surfaces/220508 "2026-07-03T05:08:23Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for help understanding how to create an evenly distributed pattern across multiple surfaces that were modeled in Alias and then imported into Rhino and Grasshopper. The surfaces are made up …

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## [ShapeMap Plugin – General Questions](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-plugin-general-questions/219585)

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**Author:** [@brvdln](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/brvdln)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-plugin-general-questions/219585 "2026-06-06T00:22:21Z")

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Hi @jessesn , regarding the first test with the 01\_ImageModule script, it works well. I have two questions: What is guidecurve used for? I tried checking it, but I didn’t really understand what it does. I d…

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## [Shapemap有没办法，将曲面上的网格物体，随着曲面展开](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap/219104)

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**Author:** [@gaile](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/gaile)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap/219104 "2026-05-18T07:25:57Z")

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shapemap有没办法，将曲面上的网格物体，随着曲面展开

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## [ShapeMap + SubD → NURBS triangles workflow](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-subd-nurbs-triangles-workflow/218120)

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**Author:** [@sweezy\_AFK](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/sweezy_AFK)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-subd-nurbs-triangles-workflow/218120 "2026-04-18T09:25:40Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m working with the ShapeMap plugin on a SubD surface in Rhino. The mapping and point distribution work great so far. My question is about the next step: How can I use the generated points (or pattern) t…

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## [How to use the MeshModule of ShapeMap](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-use-the-meshmodule-of-shapemap/217919)

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**Author:** [@Bogdan\_Chipara](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Bogdan_Chipara)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 7:43am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-use-the-meshmodule-of-shapemap/217919 "2026-04-15T07:43:16Z")

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Hi, @jessesn ! I installed WIP (9.0.26097.12305, 2026-04-07) but I don’t see the new components. related to: Rhino WIP Feature: ShapeMap for GH1

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## [BrepToShape ETA?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/breptoshape-eta/199410)

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**Author:** [@samlochner](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/samlochner)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/breptoshape-eta/199410 "2026-03-27T12:39:40Z")

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This is a really great plugin! I’ve been trying for a long time to figure out how to get uniform patterns onto shapes that just don’t lend themselves well to a single surface. Do you have an ETA on the next version that…

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## [ShapeMap can not work on Rhino for Mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-can-not-work-on-rhino-for-mac/206557)

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**Author:** [@Till\_Steinforth](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Till_Steinforth)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 12:27pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-can-not-work-on-rhino-for-mac/206557 "2026-03-27T12:27:33Z")

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Hello Mcneel Team, I love this plugin and saw some people have the same problem as me when installing it. Is there a way to fix this ? Regards Till

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## [Creating a panel using a lunchbox](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-a-panel-using-a-lunchbox/214621)

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**Author:** [@leesun\_choi](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/leesun_choi)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-a-panel-using-a-lunchbox/214621 "2026-01-19T11:58:24Z")

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How to delete a panel that has been created up to the filleted face after creating the pane I would appreciate it if you could help me edit it. lunchbox.gh (12.6 KB)

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## [ShapeMap 1.1.0 throws an error and the plugin can't run](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-1-1-0-throws-an-error-and-the-plugin-cant-run/211123)

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**Author:** [@Roman\_Shirinov](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Roman_Shirinov)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2025, 12:50pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-1-1-0-throws-an-error-and-the-plugin-cant-run/211123 "2025-10-18T12:50:32Z")

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Screenshot of the error. As I understand it, I installed the latest SDK version, 7.0.410, due to problems with the SDK. I enabled Rhino with SDK 7.0.410. It still returns an error.

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## [Want to rotate texture is there any option to achieve that](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/want-to-rotate-texture-is-there-any-option-to-achieve-that/206125)

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**Author:** [@pulak\_roy](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/pulak_roy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/want-to-rotate-texture-is-there-any-option-to-achieve-that/206125 "2025-06-19T13:22:19Z")

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## [How to make BOSCH IXO triangle surface?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-make-bosch-ixo-triangle-surface/204449)

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**Author:** [@Joseph\_Lee1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Joseph_Lee1)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-make-bosch-ixo-triangle-surface/204449 "2025-05-19T09:13:50Z")

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Hello, I am trying to replicate Bosch IXO surface texture: I planned to modle a stright handle→make the texture in GH→bend it in Rhino. I tried Lunchbox.But I use revolve to generate my surface.So it didin’t work. …

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## [Uniform tiling - cleaner finish and surfaces](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/uniform-tiling-cleaner-finish-and-surfaces/203049)

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**Author:** [@Maqbool\_Aishah](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Maqbool_Aishah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 3:31am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/uniform-tiling-cleaner-finish-and-surfaces/203049 "2025-04-29T03:31:30Z")

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Hi, I have used shapemap to try and model a uniform tiling for my geometry, however I am struggling to create a cleaner finish to this and creating seperate surfaces for each tile. Would be great if anyone could help me…

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## [ShapeMap 1.1.0 for Rhino 8 Windows is now available](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-1-1-0-for-rhino-8-windows-is-now-available/202443)

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**Author:** [@jessesn](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/jessesn)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-1-1-0-for-rhino-8-windows-is-now-available/202443 "2025-04-05T02:07:54Z")

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ShapeMap 1.1.0 for Rhino 8 Windows is now available ShapeMap will automatically update if you install it via PackageManager. Alternatively, you can manually install it by clicking the linke below, https://www.food4rhino…

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## [Error During GHA Assembly Loading in Rhino 8 – ShapeMap 1.0.4](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/error-during-gha-assembly-loading-in-rhino-8-shapemap-1-0-4/200069)

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**Author:** [@Shwan\_Alhashimi](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Shwan_Alhashimi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 3:58am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/error-during-gha-assembly-loading-in-rhino-8-shapemap-1-0-4/200069 "2025-02-26T03:58:56Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m encountering an error when trying to load ShapeMap 1.0.4 in Rhino 8. The error message is as follows: An error occurred during GHA assembly loading: Path: C:\\Users\\\[USERNAME\]\\AppData\\Roaming\\McNeel\\R…

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## [Grasshopper rookie, how to recreate this super-cool ceiling?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/grasshopper-rookie-how-to-recreate-this-super-cool-ceiling/200117)

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**Author:** [@In\_Me](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/In_Me)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 6:28am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/grasshopper-rookie-how-to-recreate-this-super-cool-ceiling/200117 "2025-02-23T06:28:36Z")

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This is an exercise that I need to redraw according to the image, but I don’t know anything about Grasshopper. What do you think we need to do to get such a ceiling, and can you help me simulate it? I will be more dil…

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## [How to get geometry into MapToShape?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-get-geometry-into-maptoshape/199419)

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**Author:** [@Saffie](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Saffie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 12:46am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-get-geometry-into-maptoshape/199419 "2025-02-12T00:46:17Z")

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hi, im trying to get my pattern into the map to shape and i cant figure it out. does anyone know how to get it to work? Floret pentagonal tiling.gh (18.4 KB)

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## [Help Installing Grasshopper plugin gha file (ShapeMap)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/help-installing-grasshopper-plugin-gha-file-shapemap/199194)

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**Author:** [@samlochner](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/samlochner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/help-installing-grasshopper-plugin-gha-file-shapemap/199194 "2025-02-09T12:33:15Z")

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I’m having trouble getting the ShapeMap plugin installed in Grasshopper. I’ve gone to Special Folders/Components Folder and copied the gha file and the dll files there (maybe they should be in a sub folder?). I close Rh…

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## [How to handle symmetrical modeling and blur boundary](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-handle-symmetrical-modeling-and-blur-boundary/197798)

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**Author:** [@brvdln](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/brvdln)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-handle-symmetrical-modeling-and-blur-boundary/197798 "2024-12-12T13:55:25Z")

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Hi @jessesn , I have an issue that occurs when I work with a continuous polysurface. Once it’s converted into SubD, I do get a continuous SubD, but the problem arises when I apply the texture: it’s not symmetrical, meani…

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## [Normal direction issue about ShapeMap](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/normal-direction-issue-about-shapemap/197797)

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**Author:** [@brvdln](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/brvdln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 8:26am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/normal-direction-issue-about-shapemap/197797 "2024-12-17T08:26:26Z")

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I was using your script, and I noticed that the hexagons, or planes, do not have their normal direction aligned with the target surface, despite the inclusion of “plane normal.” What could be causing this issue?

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## [Could this be another bug?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/could-this-be-another-bug/197796)

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**Author:** [@brvdln](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/brvdln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/could-this-be-another-bug/197796 "2024-12-17T15:43:17Z")

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Could this be another bug? I was trying to apply a “add-on Parakeet” pattern, but when I get to connecting the “Map-data” to “Brep-to-Mesh”, it doesn’t work. ShapeMap\_oggetto su Polisuperficie.gh (1.5 MB)

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## [“Before Solution exception:Unable to load DLL ‘ShapeMapLib.dll"](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/before-solution-exception-unable-to-load-dll-shapemaplib-dll/197795)

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**Author:** [@alter42424](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/alter42424)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 1:47pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/before-solution-exception-unable-to-load-dll-shapemaplib-dll/197795 "2024-12-18T13:47:21Z")

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Regarding the shapesolver there is the following error: “Before Solution exception:Unable to load DLL ‘ShapeMapLib.dll’ or one of its dependencies: The specified module could not be found. (0x8007007E)” Thanks

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## [Is there a version of ShapeMap that is compatible with regular Rhino 8](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/is-there-a-version-of-shapemap-that-is-compatible-with-regular-rhino-8/197794)

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**Author:** [@alter42424](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/alter42424)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/is-there-a-version-of-shapemap-that-is-compatible-with-regular-rhino-8/197794 "2024-12-09T10:50:07Z")

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@jessesn Thank you! I have a question, when I search for the ShapeMap plugin I only see a version that is compatible with Rhino 8 Win Does the plugin have a version that is compatible with regular Rhino 8? Regards, …

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## [Some components were missed in ShapeMap](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/some-components-were-missed-in-shapemap/197793)

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**Author:** [@brvdln](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/brvdln)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 2:00am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/some-components-were-missed-in-shapemap/197793 "2024-12-05T02:00:15Z")

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Hi, I downloaded ShapeMap 1.0 from Food4Rhino, but the components for the subds are missing. Of course, if I download your example file (the commands are there), it works, but if I open a new file and start from scratch,…

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## [Where is the CurveBoolean in ShapeMap](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/where-is-the-curveboolean-in-shapemap/197792)

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**Author:** [@kuttalingam](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/kuttalingam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/where-is-the-curveboolean-in-shapemap/197792 "2024-12-02T13:11:43Z")

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Hi. Thanks a lot for the new video and clusters. In the .gh file attached, I could not find a specific cluster called “curveBoolean” which is there in the video. Could you help me with it. Thanks again for your efforts.

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## [Using ShapeMap to create sole texture and upper](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/using-shapemap-to-create-sole-texture-and-upper/195804)

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**Author:** [@jessesn](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/jessesn)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 12:33pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/using-shapemap-to-create-sole-texture-and-upper/195804 "2024-12-18T12:33:27Z")

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This video mainly demo how to create the texture of sports shoe soles with ShapeMap. :file\_folder: Practice files accompanying this video ShapeMap4Shoe.zip (2.4 MB)

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## [ShapeMap 1.0 for Rhino 8 has been released](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-1-0-for-rhino-8-has-been-released/192952)

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**Author:** [@bobmcneel](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/bobmcneel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shapemap-1-0-for-rhino-8-has-been-released/192952 "2024-12-12T00:21:26Z")

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ShapeMap is a Grasshopper plugin developed by the McNeel Asia China team. It integrates multiple basic functions in Rhino and has undergone secondary development. This plugin allows users to map any curve texture desi…