Hi using Rhino for Architectural Plans here and we would need a quick method to dimension absolute z-Coordinates in plans.
eg. low/high of slopes for drainage etc.
it seems with evaluatePt Label option I can only get all 3, xyz and also it automatically aligns to the right of where one clicks.
any alternative other than leader with manual input?
cheers,
daniel
hi Clement,
not really… because it places the dimension always on the cplane and also i need to rotate cplane in order to use z values, as “z-datum” doe not exist.
I would like to evaluatePT any 3d point and drawing a label just showing absolute Z-value
thnx
d.
Hi Daniel,
in order to draw the leader and its text, a plane (or CPlane) would be required. I´m wondering if it would help you to have a command which asks for a point, then gets the Z-Coordinate from it and lets you draw a line. At the end of the line it would then draw a TextDot which you can freely move around and convert to text. (The content would remain static while you move it) ?
c.
Hi Clement,
thanks for your suggestion!
below is the output from revit which I am trying to mimic.
so I thought a leader would be a good idea, although the text would always be in the line not above. Using a dim-style leaves some flexibility concerning later output adjustments.
I get you idea and it would basically do the right thing, although a function that “pastes” the z.coordinate into a leader text-field automatically would be even better I believe.
cheers,
d.
The good thing is that it then uses the text size and plane from the leader. Below script takes the z-value of the leader tip coordinate and pastes it in the text field.
import Rhino
import scriptcontext
import rhinoscriptsyntax as rs
def leader_filter(rhino_object, geometry, component_index):
return isinstance(geometry, Rhino.Geometry.Leader)
def LeaderTextToZ(digits=3):
leader_id = rs.GetObject("select a leader", 0, True, False, leader_filter)
if not leader_id: return
leader = rs.coercerhinoobject(leader_id, True, True)
plane = leader.Geometry.Plane.Origin
value = round(plane.Z, digits)
leader.Geometry.Text = str(value)
leader.CommitChanges()
scriptcontext.doc.Views.Redraw()
if __name__=="__main__":
LeaderTextToZ(digits=3)
you can set the number of digits after the decimal point in the last line if the script.
LeaderTextToZ.py (649 Bytes)
c.
=)
Here’s my hack of the morning. If it works, I’ve had coffee, if not then I haven’t, to paraphrase Dale Fugier:
import Rhino
import rhinoscriptsyntax as rs
def test():
while True:
pt = rs.GetPoint()
if not pt: return
zVal = str(round((pt.Z),3))
rs.Command("_-Leader " + "w" + str(pt)+ " _Pause _Pause _Enter _Enter")
if rs.LastCommandResult() != 0 : return
leaderId = rs.LastCreatedObjects() [0]
rs.LeaderText(leaderId, zVal)
test()
-Pascal
The coffee works in your office 
c.
respect.
much appreciated especially the digit control 
this is the macro I am using now (leader with two points), for anyone following this:
cheers,
daniel
ha… missed Pascal’s entry.
very cool stuff.
looks a bit like I should spend my next holiday in a python scripting class.
never got around to that…yet.
cheers,
d.
Hi Guys,
thanks again for your effort!
I have two follow up questions if you happen to still read this thread:
1- is it possible to force a “+” prefix if the values are positive
2- is it possible to force units for the measured point(get meter output for cm document units)
for now I simply added a /100 in the python code, just wondering if there is a “cleaner” way…)
cheers,
daniel
just add this in the script pascal posted:
zVal = str(round((pt.Z),3))
if pt.Z > 0: zVal = "+%s"%zVal
c.
perfect
merci!
Hi everybody,
I am also quite interested in this function. But I have no idea how to get this to work in Rhino. Is it perhaps possible to explain a little bit more? Do I make a textfile? Where do I save it and etc. I have no clue of Pyton or what so ever. Lets say alittle bit more plugandplay 
Cheers, Henk
Hoi Henk -
In Rhino 7, you can use the PointCoordinate text field in a leader or text annoation:
To use the python script that Clement posted, save the py file to your disk somewhere, create a leader, use the RunPythonScript command and pick the file that you saved, then select the leader that you created.
-wim
Hi Wim (sounds dutch of belgium),
Thanks for your reaction. Working in 6 and it looks that pointcoordinate is not available in 6.
I will follow your advise and use the pyton script.
kind regards,
Henk
