splitting a polysurface

hi,

I'm wondering how the easiest way to split a referenced polysurface?

The goal of the definition is to split the referenced geometry (a polysurface), and lay out both curves and geometry for each layer, for milling purposes.

I could take the bottom and top curve from each 'layer' and loft them, but then I wouldn't get the exact curvature of the surface.

Is it possible to split a polysurface in to smaller pieces, and lay them out as described?
any input would be appreciated,

thanks,
Claus

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Permalink Reply by Claus Rytter Bruun de Neergaard on August 6, 2010 at 3:28pm

okay, so I managed to extend the definition, so that it creates 2 boxes (breps) for each layer, which then can be used to boolean intersect each layer, and the remaining geometry of the referenced brep is then oriented to the sheets.

now, why will it only intersect with some of them? grasshopper chooses to not create the intersection, and i don't seem to be able to find any info on what the problem is, exactly - it doesn't report any problem, it just outputs 5 closed breps and 3 .

again, if anyone has any ideas, it will be greatly appreciated. i might even dance a little.

thanks in advance,

Claus

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