Zone Category in feasibility study in ArchiCAD

[Helioavila]

Hey guys,

I've been trying to develop a feasibility study script using Grasshopper connections, following an example I saw in a Youtube video. However, the video didn't have many details regarding the script, so I tried to replicate it, and now I'm stuck with the following problem:

I've been trying to assign different zone categories to represent building uses, just like in the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXGHMGfKcsA

I believe my script is a bit more complex, starting from a curve and adding zoning parameters to delimit the perimeter of the floors, and then using the zone tool to represent the floors:

Each use has parameters to control the height of its zone:

The big problem is that I can't connect more than one "zone category" to the "Zone" element. I even resorted to GhPython to try to control the flow of heights and create an input, but it didn't work either.

What are the limitations of the zone tool, and can anyone help me?
I'll attach the files so you guy can take a look.

Thanks,

[Roman-PS]

Hello! Thank you for the code! could you explain how it works and what does the code do?.. What are setback inputs? 

[Helioavila]

The script is for help feasibility studies. Setback is a parameter based on specific zoning. 

[Laszlo Nagy]

Would it be possible for you to create Zone Favorites in Archicad, then use those in Grasshopper? The different Favorites could have different Zone Categories set in them.

[Helioavila]

Thank you very much for the response!! I created favorites for each zone, where each one belongs to a distinct category. But I couldn't connect different favorites to the zone element in Grasshopper. Any idea of any other way to input multiple favorites in the same zone? 

[Laszlo Nagy]

Unfortunately, I do not have Grasshopper at the moment so I cannot try, but I thought for some reason that this should be possible. I mean, you should be possible to create a series of Zones using a Zone Component, and you should be able to specify the various inputs of each Zone instance. Is that not the case?

[BrunoH · Accepted solution]

Hi, if y understand well, you try to assign multiple zone categories to the same Zone Element, it's not possible, a Zone Element can only be set with one unique zone category.

If you need multiple categories for a story you'll have to create as many Zone Element as needed categories.

[Helioavila]

Thanks, Bruno. I think now I will be able to figure out a different way to make it. I’m gonna try a different approach, attaching zones in respective stories. I think the video distracts me.

[indira_abike]

Hello, is it possible to see the updated script. I am learning grasshopper and I am trying to learn from your file how you did it. Also I have some question: There are three curves as an input. The leftest one ist the plot outline? And the rest two are the setback lines?