Hi group / support
I would like to create “loopy” lines (see image below) but i need to be able to create them easily as i want to change any vector profile I have designed into a loopy line profile, ideally i would like to select any 2d shape / curve / profile and then change it to the loopy version.
Also it would be good if i could change the radius and pitch of the loops at my command…
note the image below is for reverence anything similar in shape would work
is this possible at all?
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Hi Tay
thankyou for your reply, it sort of works but i guess i forgot to say i need it in 2d.
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I guess you just needs to flatten it
yes i thought that but the loops run around the curve in 3d so when looking in plan view in 2d they only look like zig-zags not loops.
Another way is to draw one piece and then array it on curves
yes this is possible but i want to keep it simple as i might use it alot and the 2d curves i want it to run round could be quite complex.
I am hoping i can somehow create custom line types or similar then it is just a case of clicking a couple of buttons to convert.
Short answer: you can’t.
Either work with Rhino’s native history tools or you will need something like Grasshopper or a script.
Hi Adrian -
We have a request for user-defined linetypes on the list as RH-29232. I’ve added your vote.
-wim
Hi Wim
thankyou, i think it is a great feature that could be easily implemented into Rhino.
Regards adrian
Hi Adrian -
We don’t mind you creating a plug-in that does this.
-wim
Hi Wim
I wish i could but i don’t know how 
