Hello i am trying to code a couple of mashrabiya patterns in python and was wondering if you guys had any tips where to start. I want to bring them to rhino and create a wall pattern with it using code or GH. Any solutions or resources would be appreciated!
Japhy
(Japhy)
May 22, 2025, 11:46am
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Hi Sumayya,
There is a pattern maker in the Rhino WIP (9) build.
The Rhino BETA adds new Grasshopper Hatch components to its set of tools. You can now create, edit and save Hatch patterns.
Rhino BETA also includes a new HatchPattern command in Rhino that can also work to create new hatch patterns.
Why This Feature?
Previously, creating custom hatch patterns in Rhino required manually editing .pat files using AutoCAD’s text-based pattern syntax, or relying on third-party plugins like Ralph or PattyCake. While these methods worked, they presented several chal…
you may also want to check out Parakeet, available on food4rhino or via the Package Manager command.
scottd
(Scott Davidson)
May 22, 2025, 2:37pm
3
The parakeet plugins is a good one.
Also, there are some tutorials on this Youtube channel about pattern generation: https://youtu.be/VaZYDwW5WjY?feature=shared
And there is this thread on this forum that may also help: Generation of Muqarnas pattern in 2d