Grow / Shrink
Grows or shrinks a volume. Choose Dilate or Erode from the right-click menu.
Modes
Choose the mode from the component's right-click menu.
DilateErode
Inputs
| Name | Nick | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalar Volume | S | Scalar Volume | The input scalar volume. | |
| Iterations | I | Integer | 1 | The number of iterations. |
Outputs
| Name | Nick | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalar Volume | S | Scalar Volume | The output volume. |
Example definition
Dilating a cross-shaped part
Three intersecting bars are grown by three iterations. The volume is created with a wider band so it has room to grow, and a Preview Scalar Volume section shows the band moving with the surface.
Try
- Switch to Erode from the right-click menu to shrink instead.
- Raise Iterations, and Bandwidth on the volume, for larger changes.
- Slide Section through the box and watch the band in the preview.
Download grow-shrink.gh4 KB · Rhino 8 · Morphé 1.0
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Written for Morphé 1.0 · Rhino 8