Hi Karsten,

re:
> the problem was that the network factory need curves that are already added to the
> database - otherwise the factory shows this in the crash report:

I'm glad you found the problem! This issue of not being able to use "loose" objects that are not in the database with an async factory should be solved in v4. The problem was that previously a newly created object was not assigned a unique id value until it was added to the geometry database, while in v4 this happens right when objects are created.

- Michael

Hello Michael,

thank You for the explanation - now it's making sense to me. And the change in V4 can simplify the code and avoid some workarounds with naming. Top!!!

Cheers
Karsten

Hi Karsten,

What a delightful & unexpected gift to wake up to...and not only that but a bonus node.

I've gone back to my gyroid experiments and replaced the imported element with a base surface
wholly constructed in NE via network node. Works perfectly.

http://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=7777.1075

I will continue to play around with it & rail revolve and report any issues.

Thanks again Karsten, you are a champion

James

Hi All

With new network node it is possible to distort a regular pattern to give it that 60's feel
so that when wrapped around an object there is no relationship between the distortion
and underlying topography. It is a bit of a silly experiment, but I think it hints at real
possibilities for graphic expression

James

Hi James
It will be cool if we could choose and create the pattern (module) and the wrapped object out of Nodeeditor (not with code), just with MoI tools.
Thanks for your good job :)

Hi Friends
I pushed, I believe at the Elephant limit ....
which can handle around 2800 surfaces and smooth them
It is not a brainer ....
Very Very Very Stronge Program ..
In addition, I see that Karsten goes on with new tools
Network. Swept Rail etc. etc.
very, very good , what to say , beyound thath Thanks to those
who make it possible....

For those interested the file is this link :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/utau60u4m66ulel/SpiralLamelleInterwoven.zip/file
It is a Interwoven surface, quite complex
to test the true potential of the program
Happy weekend to everyone
al

Hi All,

Following on from my last post; attached is a .nod file for generating randomised distorted patterns.
4 example outputs below

UPDATED:
Could be used for creating stone paving, by replacing circles with spheres: See additional image below

James

PS Go easy with increasing intensity slider unless you want a punk pattern.

AMAZING!!!! ...as usual!

Fantastic stuff for all "2D-workflow" related works!

Your creations are of superior quality and I think that they CAN'T be missed by anyone.

You should (if you want) put all your latest/best nodes into a public storage to be accessible by all Moi' guys, without searching (and losing) them here on the "maremagnun" of this forum.

Thanks a lot James!

Hi Marco,

Thank you for your kind words. Funnily enough, I was inspired by your 2D workflow work when doing this .nod file. It is very clever the way you have used moi as a vector graphics tool like illustrator. It is something I intend to emulate more in the future. Anything to use Adobe's products less, the better.

As for an archive; I think it is a good idea, but probably best left until after NE is out of beta.

Thanks again
James

Ciao James!

You're welcome. My words simply described the reality. Your work on NE is EXCELLENT!!
(and the experiments of the user "speedy - AL2000")

And about 2D workflow....yeah! I always wanted to find suitable and streamlined ways to use Moi for that kind of purposes, because I wanted to join together the power of Moi's Nurbs with the power of product like Affinity Designer.

Unfortunately, or fortunately :), recently I really have not time at all to put again my hands on keyboard to continue the development of specialized scripts for "2d workflows".
I have many ideas, so many, but not time to develop.

So, your contribution with your nodes is very precious.

Max did a PRICELESS JOB, a "monster" tool, a "milestone" for Moi. but unfortunately, IMHO, the unique real problem is that NE is still a "too fragmented" product, very powerful, but still young.

With the BIG problem of a "scattered" documentation and knowledge base.

And it seems that actually NE has also reached the limit that Moi can do, because Moi was not made to deal with these kind of use-case.
And this is particularly evident with all your latest nodes and also with the excellent nodes made by the user "speedy - AL2000".

Anyway...I really hope that Michael's will continue to improve the Mo's "2d tool set" in order to have an even better product to deal with "2d workflows"

Ciao and have a nice day!

Hi Friends
like children, it is too much happiness to have
this toy with which to finally
realize this cube with rounded corners ...
it's a Dream
file at this link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/tatdt9fs9f7p1te/Rail_Revolve_Smooth_Cube.nod/file
great Karsten and James ....
thank you
Have a nice day to all
al

Hi All,

I have returned to woven patterns. My earlier method was very complicated,
however with subsequent versions of NE, this has become quite rudimentary.
UPDATED: The .nod file needs cleaning up, but I will post soon

The .nod file is now attached. Be warned that geometry generation may take 40+ secs.
Hope it is worth it :)

James

Hello James!

Today I'm going crazy at work :)

...please let me be a little bit ..."fool"



LOL :)

Cool weaving James!

- Michael

Remember the golden age of TopMod! (you can always use it! ; If you don't know try it! it's a true gem!
Maybe the more crazzy geometric prog! (made the French UI some years ago :)
https://www.viz.tamu.edu/faculty/ergun/research/topology/download.html
or more versions
https://code.google.com/archive/p/topmod/downloads

https://issuu.com/frenchy_pilou/docs/topmod : a little album of fun diversion:)
(an another free cool system of album ...of course some publicities...

Hello Pilou!

Topmod!! Great (unappreciated) tool.
...lot of nice memories :)

FYI wovenTorus.nod file now uploaded to previous post


Hi Pilou,
Yes, I know it: topMod is a kooky & fun little program.
I lost many hours to it some time back.
Great for free play, not so much for realisation of intention.

When I get a chance, I will open it up and have a play.

Thanks for the reminder
James

Hi Friends
I want to share these two new Macro
M_Helix and M-mradiiTube
I think they are two utilities that may serve
to users.
I know that there is already a Helix node, but
in my Macro I think many more parameters are inserted
like Draft, Direction, Clockwise etc etc
that make this tool more flexible ......;
the second is a simply Pipe with the posibility
to insert variable thickness (internal cable)
Those interested find the file at this link :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/lst3pvtl7seesgd/M_Helix.M_mradiiTube.zip/file
Good work everyone
al

Hi Sppedy
I have a script error when i want to load it.
See screenshot
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