Adjusting a number slider based on length

I have a 7" column with attributes that can be adjusted with a number slider from minimal to overly dramatic affect.

How would I apply a number for the slider based on the length of the column?

The idea being the further up the column, the more dramatic the effect.

For example:

at 1", the effect is at 1

at 3", the effect is at 3

at 7", the affect is at 7, ect.

I figure it must be some form of formula, but I am uncertain how to call upon other number sliders, or how to set it up.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by John Morrison on April 13, 2014 at 11:13pm

Divide the curve. Now each point along the curve is numbered with an index 0,1,2,3.. etc.

Apply an equation that uses that changing number.

Here's an example of a sin equation that is gradually applied to a curve.

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Permalink Reply by Micah Schneider on April 13, 2014 at 11:50pm

Thanks so much for your response!

I think I'm still confused-

Attached is what I'm working with-

The two variables I wish to adjust relative to the height

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coloumn5b.gh, 43 KB

Permalink Reply by John Morrison on April 14, 2014 at 1:31am

Just multiply by the height (which in your case is centroid.Z)

You can modify this equation as much as you like, just don't divide by zero.

Factor = centroid.Z * flair * 2 / (height + 0.001);

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coloumn5b(1).gh, 48 KB

Permalink Reply by Micah Schneider on April 14, 2014 at 3:24pm

Awesome- thanks!

Overall this is generally the effect I'm looking for, however, with this script the mesh breaks :( (see image) - how can I avoid this?

Can I set a min and max domain (.03, .09) for the flair and width, too keep the mesh connected?

Thanks again!

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