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algorithmic modeling for Rhino

Offset in 3D

Hello All,

Could someone help me offset a wire model in 3 dimensions?  The goal is to turn it into something that I could then cut out on a laser cutter.  I know there is an offset on surface command and also an ocTree command that might be able to help but I am not sure how to use them exactly.  In addition, is there a way to fill those implied surfaces once the lines are offset so that I would then not need to turn them into surfaces in rhino?  Thank you in advance for the help!  I have attached my model and some pictures of it as well.

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Permalink Reply by Alex Christodoulou on January 7, 2015 at 1:24am

Hi Steve, this plug-in Bowerbird has a nice offset component. 

http://www.grasshopper3d.com/group/bowerbird

You could also try to use the "Pipe" component to make the lines thicker and then make a Brep|plane intersection.

Hope these are helpful

Permalink Reply by Steve on January 7, 2015 at 1:44am

Thanks Alex, playing around with it now

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