How so I convert object 1 into object #2 (a series of solid flat polysurfaces or solids), but with control over how many flat panels it becomes? Something similar to the convert command but for polysurfaces and control.
I created object #2 using _Mesh but didn’t have much control over the outcome, in terms of number of panels and selectable points.
Please give it a try with PanelingTools or Lunchbox,
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/panelingtools-rhino-and-grasshopper
https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/lunchbox
There is demostration about PanelingTools for your reference,
Pt4Brep.gh (12.5 KB)
Note that PanelingTools works in Rhino directly without Grasshopper, while LunchBox is Grasshopper only.
The Paneling Tools did the trick after a good amount of experimentation. Thank you!
If you need to learn more about the usage and workflow of PanelingTools, please review the related content below,
We also provide online help for the usage of each component in PanelingTools for Grasshopper. Unfortunately, the instructions are currently in Chinese, but we ill provide corresponding English instructions asap.
