ShapeMap + SubD → NURBS triangles workflow

[sweezy_AFK]

Hi everyone,

I’m working with the ShapeMap plugin on a SubD surface in Rhino. The mapping and point distribution work great so far.

My question is about the next step:

How can I use the generated points (or pattern) to create NURBS triangles at those locations?

Important requirements:

• I need NURBS geometry, not meshes

• The result should be usable for further facade development and panelization

• Ideally, triangles should follow the SubD surface accurately

Is there a recommended workflow (maybe using Grasshopper or native tools) to convert these points/patterns into NURBS triangular panels?

Any advice or examples would be really appreciated.

Thanks!

Test.3dm (93.7 KB)

Test1.gh (31.4 KB)

[sweezy_AFK]

Even subdivision / panelization of complex SubD geometry by real distance

You misunderstood, I don’t have my file. I found yours, thank you again. But for some reason, C# doesn’t want to load

other attempts at this task

[jessesn (Jessesn Chen)]

@sweezy_AFK

Is there a recommended workflow (maybe using Grasshopper or native tools) to convert these points/patterns into NURBS triangular panels?

Sure, you can achieve it with 4 Point Surface, and for your reference.

About the 4 Point Surface Grasshopper Online Document

PanelWithShapeMap.gh (20.0 KB)

[sweezy_AFK]

Thank you so much for your reply! I’m just trying to figure out which method would be best.