C# plugin - Get points from multiple layers

Hi all,

I’m trying to get all points in my current doc using .FindByObjectType(ObjectType.Point).
My problem is I get points only from current layer. How can get points from all the layers ?

Thanks for your help
Damien

This seem to work:

protected override Result RunCommand(RhinoDoc doc, RunMode mode)
{

  RhinoObject[] objs = doc.Objects.FindByObjectType(ObjectType.Point);
  foreach (RhinoObject obj in objs)
  {
    PointObject point_obj = obj as PointObject;
    if (null != point_obj)
    {
      StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder();
      sb.Append(string.Format("Point = {0}", point_obj.PointGeometry.Location.ToString()));
      sb.Append(", ");
      sb.Append(string.Format("Layer = {0}", doc.Layers[point_obj.Attributes.LayerIndex].Name));
      RhinoApp.WriteLine(sb.ToString());
    }
  }

  return Result.Success;
}

Let me know if you find otherwise.

Hi Dale,

Problem with the way you suggest me is your RhinoObject[] objs contains only Object from the current layer. I need to get points from all the layers.

Thanks
Damien

Then you must use the ObjectEnumeratorSettings:

ObjectEnumeratorSettings settings = new ObjectEnumeratorSettings
{
  NormalObjects = true,
  HiddenObjects = true, // will also select hidden objects!
  ObjectTypeFilter = ObjectType.Point
};
            
IEnumerable<RhinoObject> list = Document.Objects.GetObjectList(settings);

Have you tried the code? Here is some sample output. Note the different layers…

Point = 9.70185670353392,4.85092835176696,0, Layer = Layer 02
Point = 9.8958938376046,8.24657819800383,0, Layer = Layer 02
Point = 3.68670554734289,1.84335277367144,0, Layer = Layer 01
Point = 3.29863127920154,5.04496548583764,0, Layer = Layer 01
Point = -7.17937396061509,-0.388074268141357,0, Layer = Default
Point = -4.07477981548424,3.97776124844891,0, Layer = Default

Hi Dale,

Your code works only if all the layers are activated with the bulb. I’m trying to find points even if the layers are unactivated. Is it possible ?

Thanks
Damien

Menno,

Your solution seems to be the right one to find hidden object. I’m gonna try with this.

Regards
Damien

I know it can be difficult, but it is always best if you can provide all information. It sure saves a lot of time and effort…

Yes, my code only works on active layers - this is by design…

Sorry Dale !
I’ll do better next time !

Thanks
Damien