topic Transformation of Object using Grasshopper(Move/Rotation) in Parametric design

Transformation of Object using Grasshopper(Move/Rotation)

Anonymous — Thu, 11 May 2023 09:04:34 GMT

Hi All,
I have rhino block. Using GDL I created copy of archicad .gsm object similar to rhino block. Now I wish to place this object to various locations in Archicad, There are many instances of this object therefore I wish automate this process somehow so that I don't need to place each object to its location manually. I can read transformation information(move vector and rotation angle) of the block in rhino. So my question: Is there any way to place these objects on desired in Archicad using Grasshopper.

Ps. I am new to archicad. Later, i want to edit this object in archicad(make it detailed) so that all instances of that object will reflect the change.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

Re: Transformation of Object using Grasshopper(Move/Rotation)

runxel — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 18:32:41 GMT

Short version:
Yes, you can do that.

With what exactly do you struggle?

Re: Transformation of Object using Grasshopper(Move/Rotation)

Laszlo Nagy — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:18:20 GMT

It is possible to do. Download the ARCHICAD-Grasshopper User Guide and search for the "The Object Settings Component" section.
There you will see that the "Object Settings" Component has an "Angle" Input. Then the Output of this "Object Settings" Component goes into the "Object Settings" Input of the "Object" Component, which places the Object element type.