# \#2d

**URL:** https://discourse.mcneel.com/tag/2d/113.md

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## [Deforming a Hexgrid to an Asymmetric Disk](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/deforming-a-hexgrid-to-an-asymmetric-disk/224138)

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**Author:** [@Andreas14](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Andreas14)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/deforming-a-hexgrid-to-an-asymmetric-disk/224138 "2026-11-01T20:16:38Z")

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Hello, Unfortunately, I’m stuck on this project. I’ve been trying for a while now to “morph” or deform this 2D geometry (hexagon-circle) onto a second circular ring surface (which is eccentric). Unfortunately, I wasn’t …

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## [Useful Resources for Architecture Students and Professionals](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/useful-resources-for-architecture-students-and-professionals/212343)

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**Author:** [@Minstemann](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Minstemann)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/useful-resources-for-architecture-students-and-professionals/212343 "2026-07-30T13:19:48Z")

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I recently graduated in architecture, and over the years I’ve come across a bunch of great resources that have really helped me during the drawing and production phase, from early sketches to final presentation drawings. …

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## [Rhino as an AutoCAD Killer — The Ultimate Guide](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-as-an-autocad-killer-the-ultimate-guide/185514)

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**Author:** [@ells.architects](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ells.architects)\
**Replies:** 75\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-as-an-autocad-killer-the-ultimate-guide/185514 "2026-03-12T12:47:44Z")

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Four years ago, I started a discussion on improving the Rhino drafting experience, and it generated many useful tips (See link below). RHINO FORUM — POPULAR THREADS FROM MAR 2020 — The Ultimate Guide for Rhino-to-AutoCA…

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## [Different Line Weight Scales on Same Layout](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/different-line-weight-scales-on-same-layout/206622)

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**Author:** [@Brennan\_Joe](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Brennan_Joe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/different-line-weight-scales-on-same-layout/206622 "2025-07-01T17:55:00Z")

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Hello - is it possible to have two different lineweight scales in two different details on the same layout? I know I can control Line Width scale globally in the print dialog, but I’d like to control it per detail. The …

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## [Selecting hatch graphically overrules all other geometry](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/selecting-hatch-graphically-overrules-all-other-geometry/205036)

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**Author:** [@filip.heim](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/filip.heim)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/selecting-hatch-graphically-overrules-all-other-geometry/205036 "2025-05-27T07:33:06Z")

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So there is this minor thing that has been going on my nerves for the longest of time. When selecting a hatch, the color of the selection will override all other geometry that is under or above the hatch, which makes it…

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## [The underline in the text does not continue when printed](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/the-underline-in-the-text-does-not-continue-when-printed/192575)

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**Author:** [@lamvd](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/lamvd)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 12:09am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/the-underline-in-the-text-does-not-continue-when-printed/192575 "2024-10-16T00:09:51Z")

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In Rhino 8, the issue occurs when printing the underlined text: Print Rhino I think this is a bug. Has anyone experienced this issue? I used Installed Version: 8 SR12 (8.1224275.15001, 2024-10-01) Thank you,

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## [Exporting surfaces of a simple polygon with a material applied to it](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/exporting-surfaces-of-a-simple-polygon-with-a-material-applied-to-it/179540)

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**Author:** [@Pete\_Annson](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Pete_Annson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/exporting-surfaces-of-a-simple-polygon-with-a-material-applied-to-it/179540 "2024-04-07T01:10:05Z")

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Hello internet! I am only a day or so into my evaluation of Rhino and – while I’m really enjoying it – I want to make sure that what I’m trying to achieve is possible with it before I fall deeper into the rabbit hole. …

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## [New in Grasshopper - help with the pattern](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/new-in-grasshopper-help-with-the-pattern/172147)

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**Author:** [@Klemen](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Klemen)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/new-in-grasshopper-help-with-the-pattern/172147 "2024-01-01T21:25:14Z")

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Dear all, Hope you are all doing great. I am writing to the forum, as I am quite new to the Grasshopper software. I need a bit of technical help with my geometrical pattern for 2D CNC cutting/perforation. I would like…

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## [Truchet tiles using grasshopper](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/truchet-tiles-using-grasshopper/165115)

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**Author:** [@mohammad\_khansari](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/mohammad_khansari)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/truchet-tiles-using-grasshopper/165115 "2023-09-09T15:22:35Z")

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Here is my latest project working on patterns with reaction based on the specific location using random range technique, I use grasshopper for creating this pattern, hope you like it.

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## [How to make grid visible in a layout?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-make-grid-visible-in-a-layout/161699)

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**Author:** [@feklee](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/feklee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 11:19am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-make-grid-visible-in-a-layout/161699 "2023-06-21T11:19:31Z")

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I want to abuse Rhino’s drafting toolset to create a diagram. That works best in a layout because then I can see different line widths. However, while I can enable the grid, I don’t manage to make it show up.

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## [Dot hatch pattern problem](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/dot-hatch-pattern-problem/74302)

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**Author:** [@nie1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/nie1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/dot-hatch-pattern-problem/74302 "2022-04-13T00:07:19Z")

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I’ve encountered a new problem with dot patterns that used to work well in previous versions. Current version: Rhino 6 SR9 2018-9-28 (Rhino 6, 6.9.18271.20591), also checked within the latest candidate release (Rhino 6 …

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## [Plan and Section style overrides](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/plan-and-section-style-overrides/42971)

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**Author:** [@nrkuhl](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/nrkuhl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 7:45am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/plan-and-section-style-overrides/42971 "2021-12-23T07:45:59Z")

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Is there a way to have a plan or section view override object styles for plan and section cuts? I.e. in plan, I’d like to have all cut objects with a black fill, regardless of what the object style says. I’ve also noti…

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## [Rhino lines to AI workflow doubt](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-lines-to-ai-workflow-doubt/130489)

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**Author:** [@Brunosouth](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Brunosouth)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-lines-to-ai-workflow-doubt/130489 "2021-09-21T16:07:48Z")

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Hi. I am trying to help a colleague to continue working in a project that an old colleague prepared. Basically, we need to export lines to AI. I am not sure how my colleague did it, but when he exported it, the lines co…

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## [Tangential curve through circles](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/tangential-curve-through-circles/128998)

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**Author:** [@andyloat](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/andyloat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2021, 8:12am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/tangential-curve-through-circles/128998 "2021-08-23T08:12:47Z")

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Hi, I have these circles, and I want to be able to draw these tangential curves through them - even when the sizes of these circles change - but there will always be a minimum gap between them (they will never overla…

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## [Equal offset of two triangles: basic geometry or cad tricks... This SHOULD be easy!](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/equal-offset-of-two-triangles-basic-geometry-or-cad-tricks-this-should-be-easy/120779)

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**Author:** [@blarvinius](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/blarvinius)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/equal-offset-of-two-triangles-basic-geometry-or-cad-tricks-this-should-be-easy/120779 "2021-03-20T15:41:43Z")

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There must be some simple geometric trick for this! (Or maybe it’s calculus :worried: ) I have two similar right triangles (and with the same orientation). I want the larger to be perfectly “outside” of the smaller; but…

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## [Display error or wrong setting? Only horizontal lines are shown](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/display-error-or-wrong-setting-only-horizontal-lines-are-shown/117600)

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**Author:** [@carla.janiel](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/carla.janiel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2021, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/display-error-or-wrong-setting-only-horizontal-lines-are-shown/117600 "2021-02-02T16:24:19Z")

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Hey people, I have a problem with displaying lines in 2D. In 3D construction I had no problems, but when I wanted to Make2D I noticed that not all lines are displayed correctly. For example, when I draw in a square, on…

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## [Создание 2D векторов с оффсетами из списка Excel](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/2d-excel/117153)

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**Author:** [@antonfurnika](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/antonfurnika)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 6:27am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/2d-excel/117153 "2021-01-27T06:27:05Z")

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Всем доброго времени суток. Столкнулся с необходимостью использовать Grasshopper для создания большого количества прямоугольных 2D векторов ( детали из дерева, фасады) используя как базу данных список Excel. И все отлич…

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## [Help with Rhinoscript (for a user with basic macro knowledge)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/help-with-rhinoscript-for-a-user-with-basic-macro-knowledge/97230)

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**Author:** [@tom.k](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/tom.k)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/help-with-rhinoscript-for-a-user-with-basic-macro-knowledge/97230 "2020-02-27T14:55:25Z")

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Hi all, this is my first post. I am a Rhinoceros user, firstly, I started using this programme for work, I had no CAD background prior to using, but a decent amount of Geometry / Vector / Math knowledge, and some limite…

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## [How to match the angles of a 3D model to a 2D (axonometric) drawing](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-match-the-angles-of-a-3d-model-to-a-2d-axonometric-drawing/39349)

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**Author:** [@paula\_viejo](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/paula_viejo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-match-the-angles-of-a-3d-model-to-a-2d-axonometric-drawing/39349 "2016-12-05T05:02:32Z")

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I have a 2d axonometric drawing (which I don’t have in 3d) and want to match it with a 3d model using the 2d drawing tool. How can I make it work? I was trying to 2d rotate the model and to rotate the view as well, bu…

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## [2D Planning - switching from imperial to metric dimensions](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/2d-planning-switching-from-imperial-to-metric-dimensions/37247)

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**Author:** [@meldsgn](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/meldsgn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/2d-planning-switching-from-imperial-to-metric-dimensions/37247 "2016-09-27T19:42:42Z")

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Hi, I'm doing plans in 2D and I have done all my plans in imperial dimensions The model units as well are in imperial I need to change all the dimensions to metric instead of imperial .. can someone tell me how to do thi…

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## [Extract mid-surface from a solid object](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/extract-mid-surface-from-a-solid-object/33662)

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**Author:** [@sushantgoel](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/sushantgoel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/extract-mid-surface-from-a-solid-object/33662 "2016-06-21T15:32:10Z")

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Hello, Is there an option in Rhinoceros to extract the mid-surface from a solid object (with varying thickness and complex cross-section geometry? Regards, Sushant

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## [\[C++\] two dimensional surfaces don't show](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/c-two-dimensional-surfaces-dont-show/27032)

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**Author:** [@menno](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/menno)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2015, 11:10pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/c-two-dimensional-surfaces-dont-show/27032 "2015-11-27T23:10:26Z")

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I just tried to add an ON\_NurbsSurface with m\_dim = 2. The IsValid() function does not complain, but when I add it to the document I see nothing. When I make m\_dim = 3 with zeroes in the third dimension, it works as expe…