MO,
RE: "FilletCurve" and "ChamferCurve" nodes

This is some impressive work. Indeed the facility for selecting vertices is such a profound contribution, that I really feel it is deserving of its own node.



As well as isolating vertices for fillet/chamfer operations, it could, for example add a trim point on a curve; and in the instance where there were coincidental end point, perform selective joining of curves; etc etc.

Also vertices could be output as points for the locating of other objects/geometry/vectors; or be the targets for operations (eg extrude to point).

Generally I am resistant to the tendency towards node library bloat, but in this case I believe that it would beneficial to take this facility for vertex selection out of your new nodes and universalise it into a dedicated node.

Either way; Brilliant work.
Keep it up.

James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/


PS Another thought: Could node have an "index" number array output as an alternative option?

Hi James
Thanks for your ideas. I hadn't thought about using the corner points like this.
Although, I should think more about adding a break to curve or merging curve segments.

I was thinking about adding a new node for selecting sub-objects like edges and faces to use them in filletEdges, blend, offset, inset, extrude, n-sided, network and shell nodes.
Maybe I can add an extra "point" option to it.

One thing I'm not sure about is if is it better to write a "select sub-objects" node and rewrite other nodes above to work with it,
Or, add selection function like "filletCurves" to all of them. (I guess the first one is faster and easier!)

Thanks for your reply, MO

I like the way you're thinking!

If there was an "index" output from "select sub-objects" node, then the nodes: Construct/FilletEdges & Construct/ChamferEdges would not need to be re-written. As for Construct/Extrude etc, would they not perform analogous to Moi menu tool equivalents and accept faces as inputs?



Certainly, the ability to manipulate sub-objects rather than separate breps to discreet surfaces, curves and points and, where necessary, then rejoining; will afford greater control of resultant geometry.

James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/

I think adding an index output for selected sub objects is a good idea, but, using this index output in other nodes brings a new challenge:
Some commands like fillet, chamfer, offset, blend and extrude behave differently with curves, edges and faces.
For example, I'm not sure how to distinguish an index for a node like "offset". should it behave like an edge/curve index or a face index or an objectlist index ?

I made a "Select_SubObjects" node. It has two outputs (for now). One output for edge/face sub objects, another one for extracting selected sub objects as separate objects.
It works nice with extrude and shell nodes without needing to change anything.
Also, adding a corner point output for fillet/chamfer is another good idea. Thanks :)

MO,

I am looking forward to getting my hands on "Select_SubObjects" node.


The variance of operation on sub-0bject types has already been dealt with for filleting and chamfering.
Maybe a similar approach is required for offsetting.



As you alluded to extruding behaves consistently regardless of input types,
Blending only works with edges and curves, so it may also require separate nodes or ideally separate modes within "Blend" node.

Does existing Construct2/Blend node work with your "Select_SubObjects" node?

James
https://www.instagram.com/nodeology/

Hi James

>> Does existing Construct2/Blend node work with your "Select_SubObjects" node?

No, It needs two named edges to work and it is not easy to use either. Also, it doesn't have an option to flip curves or edges.

>> Maybe a similar approach is required for offsetting and blending.

I've made a new blend node that works with "Select_SubObject" node on edges and curves.
Also, offset node works really nice with edges, faces and curves. :)
So, there is no need to add new nodes except "blend" node.

Some new options I'll try to add:
An index input and output for "Select_SubObjects" node instead of adding it to the other nodes.
A "sharp points" mode for curves.

Hi all,
Is it possible to have a text array Concat node that can be index selected and displayed in the note node.
thus giving a text display of process selected within the nod file.
Cheers
Barry

Hi Barry
Nodeeditor doesn't support the "string" type inputs/outputs.
I think it is possible to do that, but in the simplest scenario, requires adding "string" type support to nodeeditor,
Making a node to keep strings and changing other existing nodes like "idxSelect", "Concat" and "Note" to work with new string type.

I'm not sure if adding a completely new string menu and changing nodes is worthy for just one task.

Thanks Mo I have used a number system now and it works ok.
Barry

>> I have used a number system now and it works ok.
Cool, I'll be happy to see the way you do it in an example nod.

>> is there a limit to the number of Note nodes you can have ?
I don't have this issue here, do you get an error when this happen?

Hi Mo,
no error message and have just tried again no problem at all.
Must have been my error.
Will update my Sections nod file as an example.https://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=11314.71
Cheers
Barry

Thanks. :)

After seeing your nod file, I came up with an idea to switch the text with an index number.

For "switch text by index" to work, you need to change the newly added "mode" property to "Index" and separate your text by three stars (***).

See the attached nod file.

Hi Mo,
excellent node.
Is it possible to have a index position that shows the choices because they are not visible one run is pressed.
Many thanks
Barry

Hi Barry
Sorry, It needs nodeeditor to be running to work properly.
Although, I added the page system to display the number of choices.
Updated my earlier post.

Hi all,

I am using Google Chrome and when I want to download "ChamferCurve.js" it says "Virus Detected" and stops downloading process.

Do you know how I can fix this? or could you send it to me (like changing it's format from .js to .txt)

Edit: it also happens for "ArrayGem.js" so, if you could send that to me; I would appreciate it :-)

- Psygorn

ArrayGem.txt
ChamferCurve.txt

Thank you Zooen,

But now I see this!



How can I fix this?

-Psygorn

Hi Psygorn, re: "invalid character #" error, it looks like there are probably 2 different files named ArrayGem.js, one is the built in command in the commands folder and the other is I guess a node editor extension.

It looks like you've got the command one there instead of the node editor extension file like you want.

I'm not seeing where ArrayGem.js for the node editor is posted, can you post a link to the message where Chrome is not allowing you to download from?

- Michael

ArrayGem node:
https://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=7777.1858

Rename .txt to ArrayGem.js.
Add to the extensions folder of nodeeditor. (AppData>etc.)
This node will be in the Objects2 node menu.

- Brian