How to generate Random number with a timer (with a specific Seed value)

[AndersDeleuran]

@shayer

If possible would you be able to point out some of the documentation that I can look into, especially for the “updateComponent” function?

The updateComponent function is one I wrote a long time ago for developing dynamic models (e.g. when implementing Kangaroo2, developing agent-based systems etc.). I made a few notes with links about this topic the other day over here. Which also covers the second aspect you might find confusing about the script I posted, regarding making persistent variables for e.g. making a counter:

Epidemic Simulation Problem

Generally speaking, when modelling dynamic systems you need at least: A) Some persistent variable mechanism (i.e. to manage the state of your system/agents) B) Some update mechanism (i.e. to step the system into the next iteration) In GHPython, problem A can be solved using at least two methods: Notably the component local if "foo" not in globals() method, and the Rhino global sticky method. Both are covered in this old thread, and I’d recommend using the former, unless you need to read the …

In terms of scripting Grasshopper itself from GHPython, I’m afraid there isn’t much documentation outside of scripts posted on this forum and the old Grasshopper forum. And of course the Grasshopper API/SDK itself (which can be pretty impenetrable to be honest):

https://developer.rhino3d.com/wip/api/grasshopper/html/723c01da-9986-4db2-8f53-6f3a7494df75.htm

Edit: Here’s a great old post by @piac that might help as well:

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