Parametric Pattern - Weave

In this Grasshopper tutorial, I will teach you how you can model a weave pattern in grasshopper. First, we will model a basic pattern and explain how the curves relate and then we will array the unit to produce the final pattern. Then we will use the distance between the curves to produce the results.

How do you model this pattern? If you have not watched the whole video tell me how will you model this from scratch (or any other method you suggest) and we will discuss it

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[TheSameDonkey]

I think I'd start with two identical rectangular point grids. Offset one in the z-direction and use a pick and choose to connect them to an interpolate curve. That would give one direction and a flip matrix would give the other. There might be a a little fiddling to get the patterns alternating properly but I think it'd work

[Redmanuka]

Create and set points along line . Create number slider sequence to shift alternate points 1 & -1 in y direction. Interpolate line to create curve through points. Pipe along curve. Array linear. Copy grid of pipes and rotate 90 degrees. Move in x direction 1 or -1 to get curve overlapping .

[yapanwolf]

how to add this pattern to an unregular shape like a.o. wave?

[adewunmiolamilekan]

so I used a sine curve and rotated it but I'm not very sure its effective like yours. so thanks a lot

[virgilioestebaniii]

Create a series of sine lines along x & y-axis and then use pipe component to make it 3-dimentional.

[InbarShahak]

Thank you for a very detailed tutorial, how do I cap the pipe to be able to print it? and how do I make sure that the gap between the pipes is bigger than 0.5 in case I want to print them with movement?

[Frankvegastudio]

Great video! I have a question. I have been researching parametric modeling for footwear, especially shoe lasts design.

What can you share about this?

[navinrajeev]

how do you wrap this pattern without distortion onto a specific surface ? say, shape of a microphone(other than traditional spherical shape) or may be a shoe sole so as to emphasis that weave pattern?

[a.n.]

Hi. Great tutorial. thank you. Is it possible to rotate it 45 degrees?

[ParametricHouse]

How do you model this pattern? Tell me how will you model this from scratch (or any other method you suggest) and we will discuss it

[porschepanamera]

I would have used a polar array to make the unit pattern, or is this computational less efficient? Less components though.

[predatorek]

can i do it on the object? im trying to make a microphone

[nooritani]

Hello, if I drew the curves on rhino and set them on grasshopper, then added the pipe tool, would it still work? Thank you!

[joelcardenas]

Hello, just out of curiosity, instead of creating the curve out of scratch, using the sine curve and cosine curve would it make the same effect?

[smooth_as_eggs]

Awesome work, was curious how one would apply that pattern/texture to an organic/non-planer surface (i.e. footwear or soft goods design)? Would love to know if you have a tutorial covering something similar or if you could make one!