# \#millipede

**URL:** https://discourse.mcneel.com/tag/millipede/1439.md

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## [Problem with Millipede and Topology optimization](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problem-with-millipede-and-topology-optimization/203279)

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**Author:** [@VirgileREPETTO](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/VirgileREPETTO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problem-with-millipede-and-topology-optimization/203279 "2025-04-18T14:01:23Z")

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Hello ! I have a problem with the topology optimization and the 3D Iso mesh, i’m not abble to see the resultat, don’t know if it’s come at this moment or before. Thx you for your help !

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## [Millipede always gives million+ deflection](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-always-gives-million-deflection/197114)

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**Author:** [@Mertcan\_Yürekli](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Mertcan_Y%C3%BCrekli)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-always-gives-million-deflection/197114 "2024-12-30T12:54:12Z")

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internalized.gh (248.8 KB) Hello guys, here is a mesh made by kangaroo. however Millipede always gives too much deflection even though the structure look reasonable. what am i missing here?

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## [Gyroid Between 2 Nurbs Surface](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/gyroid-between-2-nurbs-surface/190023)

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**Author:** [@Ayush\_Garg](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Ayush_Garg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/gyroid-between-2-nurbs-surface/190023 "2024-08-24T23:06:24Z")

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Hi, i am trying to generate a grid of gyroid between two organic nurbs surfaces, to give a better understanding i am attaching a photo as well: I was able to create a gyroid in a bounding box, but how do i make multip…

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## [KARAMBA- Millipede Specific Material Input](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/karamba-millipede-specific-material-input/179572)

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**Author:** [@Alim\_Battal1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alim_Battal1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 5:58am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/karamba-millipede-specific-material-input/179572 "2024-04-09T05:58:22Z")

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Hi everyone, I want to perform a structural analysis via Karamba or Millipede. My intention is to use as PLA material for material input. Do you know what the specs of PLA are? Is there anyone who has tried it before? T…

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## [How to visualize Stiffness Factor?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-visualize-stiffness-factor/177408)

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**Author:** [@Alim\_Battal1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alim_Battal1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-visualize-stiffness-factor/177408 "2024-03-08T07:04:08Z")

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Hi, I conducted a FEM with Millipede on a shell structure. I need to visualize and list the stiffness factors of each mesh. How can I do that? Thanks in advance, millipede 3d.gh (31.7 KB)

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## [Millipede FEM error](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-fem-error/177287)

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**Author:** [@Alim\_Battal1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alim_Battal1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-fem-error/177287 "2024-03-05T20:00:05Z")

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Hello everyone, I created a model in Grasshopper and analyzed it in Millipede FEM. Although my model has a symetric shape, the results of Millipede show the stress pattern in an asymetric way. I don’t know the reason be…

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## [Shell optimization](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shell-optimization/176998)

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**Author:** [@Alim\_Battal1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alim_Battal1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/shell-optimization/176998 "2024-03-01T17:33:39Z")

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Hi everyone, I created an algorithm to define the most efficient geometry in terms of weight and displacement by using genetic algorithms via Galapagos and FEM via Millipede. Then I added some components to visualize my…

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## [Lattice fem analysis](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lattice-fem-analysis/175955)

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**Author:** [@Alim\_Battal1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alim_Battal1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 11:11am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lattice-fem-analysis/175955 "2024-02-18T11:11:07Z")

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Hi everyone, I need to conduct a FEA on a multi-lattice structure to visualize and get material usage and total mass via Karamba or Millipede. Can you help me, please? Thanks in advance 17.02\_Final.3dm (293.8 KB) 1…

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## [Stress field selection](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/stress-field-selection/175767)

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**Author:** [@Alim\_Battal1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alim_Battal1)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/stress-field-selection/175767 "2024-02-16T18:14:43Z")

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Hello everyone, I am currently working on FEM with Karamba and Millipede. I need your help about how to select the main stress fields (maximum and minimum) on the base structure. I want to select black and white areas—m…

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## [Stress based lattice cell distribution](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/stress-based-lattice-cell-distribution/175439)

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**Author:** [@Alim\_Battal1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alim_Battal1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/stress-based-lattice-cell-distribution/175439 "2024-02-12T17:33:16Z")

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Hello everyone, I try to create a shell structure based on the results of the FEM analysis. My aim is to create multi-morphological structures based on maximum and minimum stress points. I want to visualize the main str…

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## [Millipede Problem](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-problem/166296)

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**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Haley](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Nathaniel_Haley)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:28pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-problem/166296 "2023-09-27T15:28:19Z")

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My professor and I have been working on this script and when we were initially constructing it, things were working for the most part. When I re-opened the file several hours later it said that my version of millipede wa…

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## [Creating box minimal surfaces](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-box-minimal-surfaces/132679)

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**Author:** [@Soheil.Zamanlu](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Soheil.Zamanlu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/creating-box-minimal-surfaces/132679 "2021-11-02T20:38:56Z")

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Hi everyone… I’m working on my master thesis in architecture and try to solve complex spatial sequences in minimal surfaces like this images- Does anyone know how should I make this kind of models or send me the script…

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## [Millipede modeling issues](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-modeling-issues/129280)

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**Author:** [@joshuakn](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/joshuakn)\
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**Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-modeling-issues/129280 "2021-08-26T09:43:00Z")

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Hey all, I’m trying to do some analysis of the torsional forces in backcountry skis and I’m having trouble getting my FE solver to run (using millipede). I’ve refenced extrusions and polysurfaces as breps for the bound…

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## [Millipede: How to get legend or values for mesh analysis?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-how-to-get-legend-or-values-for-mesh-analysis/114626)

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**Author:** [@mays](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/mays)\
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**Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/millipede-how-to-get-legend-or-values-for-mesh-analysis/114626 "2020-12-16T13:49:34Z")

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I get a gradient simulation on my mesh to indicate bending moments, stress etc however I don’t really understand what the colours mean. Is there a way to get a legend with values to make sense of the colours similarly to…

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## [Optimizing parametric structure](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/optimizing-parametric-structure/112161)

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**Author:** [@sethdefore](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/sethdefore)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/optimizing-parametric-structure/112161 "2020-11-15T19:35:42Z")

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Hello, I’m working on a personal project where I weld thousands of triangles (or other shapes) into a form. Let’s say it’s in the shape of a beam. I’m looking for advice on how to proceed with this shape optimization. S…

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## [Solid Finite Element Analysis in Millipede? (No beams or shells)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/solid-finite-element-analysis-in-millipede-no-beams-or-shells/109758)

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**Author:** [@Vigardo](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Vigardo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/solid-finite-element-analysis-in-millipede-no-beams-or-shells/109758 "2020-10-04T13:11:10Z")

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Dear experts, I´ve been checking Millipede\* plugin in order to perform a Finite Element Analysis of some solid bodies that must be treated as solid (no beams or shells). Ideally, I would like to obtain Von Mises stresse…