Graph modelling with Grasshopper3d - Introduction to data flow programming via visual graph editing

Participants of the workshop are introduced to the following topics in a hands-on approach: Concept of a graphical algorithm editor (dataflow programming paradigm) Grasshopper zoomable user interface, customizable appearance, settings Difference between parameters (data types) and components (data processing) Creating, editing and analyzing geometry via node networks, i.e. points, vectors, lines, curves, surfaces, boundary-representations, meshes Structuring data using lists and trees Various ways of combining data structures (matching) Essential vector maths for generative design Generating both 3d and 2d geometry by combining various sources: referenced geometry from an active Rhino session, user interface components and numerical input, images and geometry from external files Practical examples to utilizing groups, clusters, user-objects and custom components Content and workload on day two is adaptable to individual pace and interests of participants. Prerequisites Participants should bring their laptop with following software preinstalled: Rhinoceros3d V5 SR9 Grasshopper 0.9.0075 (free) Prerequisites: Participants should bring their laptop with following software preinstalled: - Rhinoceros3d V5 SR9 - Grasshopper 0.9.0075 (free) Participants of the workshop do not require any programming experience, however should be familiar Rhinoceros3d.