Random select geometry from the list

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hello everyone,

I’m working on a project that involves a 3D grid with a sorted data tree based on bounding boxes (as seen in the image). My goal is to randomly select a unique piece of geometry from each list in the data tree. This means no duplicates should be chosen from any individual list.

Attached Images:

  1. Initial Grid: This image shows the basic 3D grid structure.
  2. Data Tree (Bounding Box Representation): This image visually demonstrates the sorted data tree, where larger bounding boxes are positioned higher in the tree.
  3. Current output that i am getting now.
  4. Current Output (Front View): This image shows the current output with the issue of missing geometries, highlighting the need for unique selection.
  5. Script: This image displays my current Grasshopper definition, showcasing the components I’ve used so far.

My challenge:

I’m struggling to choose random elements from each sub-list in the sorted data tree while ensuring they are unique. I’ve tried using:

Random Item: This provides unweighted selection, not considering the sorted data.

Please feel free to ask for further details or clarifications on the specific components or logic I’m using.

Sincerely,

Jay Vayeda

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You need to upload code.

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randomSelect_07-03-24.gh (11.6 KB)

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i have tried this but this is not working.

i have attached the file you give it a look.

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randomSelect_07-03-24.gh (18.0 KB)
Not super sure if I understand correctly what you want but maybe this is it

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no this is not what i want because the data tree is flipped in here.

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this is your result

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this is what i want to work on

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But apart from the data structure, the resulting circles are how you want them?
That is what is not clear.

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I’m also not 100% sure. I think they want random items removed from each list in such a way that when viewed from the front all the items will appear to be there, but when viewed from a difference angle each set will have unique items removed.

Complete set:
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Unique items removed from each set:
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When viewed from front the collection appears complete & there are no objects in front / behind another object.
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yes somewhat similar

can tell me how you achieve this result ?