Hi Problem 1: Is there a way to reference a Rhino group, as opposed to the objects from that group? Problem 2: Is there a way to use the Cache component to bake groups? Background: I am trying to create a dynamic spot elevation that consists of a leader showing the z-value. However, for Rhino to …

[image] Paul Wintour: I’ve tried this, but when blocks are created, the PointCoordinate text field reference doesn’t work. It should. See this thread for details and an example. [image] Decimal zeros missing (PointCoordinate function) Rhino for Windows …

Hi Paul, That’s slated for 9.x, but not in the wip yet. [image] Grasshopper Rhino components cannot bake groups? Grasshopper Hi @kike and @AndyPayne not sure for how long we can set named groups in Grasshopper but I like it… It would be nice if groups could …

Thanks @Japhy . Of course, the easiest solution would be for PointCoordinate text field to work with leaders, not just points. Could this be implemented? In the meantime, I can use RMB to bake. But is there a way for me to update the existing groups (Part 2), without creating duplicates?

I’ve tried this, but when blocks are created, the PointCoordinate text field reference doesn’t work.

There’s also this topic here… Self referencing TextFields in Rhino 8.10 - #12 by Gijs

A new feature added back in October. No UI functionality yet, but great that this has been added. Thanks @Japhy

Reference and bake Rhino groups

Grasshopper

Japhy (Japhy) January 23, 2026, 12:01am 7

It should. See this thread for details and an example.

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Reference and bake Rhino groups

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