Hi Mike

The recommendations for a newbie are as follows:
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Knowing theNode, and getting in touch with them,
Understand what inputs are accepted and output results, etc .etc.
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See if similarities with other modelers
Nodal- (Grasshopper for Rhino ), (Dynamo for Autocad)
for instance
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Use the files that have been posted to the Forum
By me, by James, by Karsten etc etc
To understand the various steps and the results obtained

Lastly, persevere without being discouraged and beginning to think
to parametric modeling, planning the various phases
to reach the target...
My goal is "less it's more" but believe me not always and easy
succeed
Good depth
We'll talk with all , after the holidays..........
Greetings to you and all the friends of Forun
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