Isocurves from a polysurface

Hi guys I have this polysurface that I want to simplify the number of faces it has, and instead of having millions of tiny faces,have less faces ( optimize it) ... I also want to be able to EXTRACT ISOCURVES from it, I really really appreciate if you can help me with these 2 main problem,...

I don't want to do wireframe in rhino and get the isocurve and then loft them manually---- I want to see if there is a way to get the isocurves through grasshopper,...with option of choosing the number of isocurve, ....

i am very new to Grasshopper,... so sorry if my question sounds stupid,!!

this polysurface was exported from 3d max then through an script, I made it as polysurface but I am getting too many faces that is impossible to work with,...I am hopping to have the file kept the same but get less isocurves and less uv-less faces! ;)

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Permalink Reply by peter fotiadis on September 16, 2016 at 3:22am

This is a classic reverse engineering problem ... er ... for no reason: i.e. IF you want to follow the so called parametric route > do that "in-house" using GH (or if you don't like it try Generative Components or Dynamo [made by the same fella]).

On the other hand there's ways to address similar issues but none without coding (in real-life: there's too many things to consider, too many checks, too many "do that if this happens" ... and attempting to do it via native components is the triumph of hope VS experience).

Additionally: the big thing with "liquid" forms these days is how they can being "interpreted" to some collection of panels/modules/something (compatible with a given load bearing structure: truss or other) that would be made in real-life by real people within budget (and pigs do fly) within a limited amount of time and ... er ... hmm ... without leaks (hope dies last). The unspeakable truth in our trade is that at least half of all the WOW things that you admire out there ... er ... they do leak (after some time and/or immediately: blame Karma). But the truth was/is always unpleasant.

Permalink Reply by maryam on September 16, 2016 at 3:33am

Tnx for your reply,

The first part is very useful, however,I am not sure how my question, provoked the second part of your reply, where u explained to me how in reality it works,.... Which that is not something I wanted any comments on!!

Permalink Reply by maryam on September 16, 2016 at 4:05am

THANK YOU TOM,

I appreciate your explanation and the comment,

well, for this project there are experienced people involved, but, I was hoping before getting them involved I can do so some simplification myself, :)

I guess better think to do , is to re-model it in Rhino, with less points( series of profiles), and then send it to construction engineers to do their rationalization and panelization!

have a great day!

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