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βš™οΈ Input Controls (Left Panel)​

Inputs​

Displays all parameters defined in the Grasshopper script.
Adjusting these inputs modifies the model and allows users to test different configurations.

Presets​

Allows users to save specific input combinations for quick comparison.
To create a preset:

  1. Open the Presets tab
  2. Click Create Preset
  3. Assign a name and a description

Presets can be edited or deleted at any time.

Layers​

Lists all layers present in the model.
Layers can be turned on or off to focus on specific portions of the geometry.


🧊 Geometry Viewer (Center Panel)​

Displays the geometry streamed from Grasshopper.

Navigation:

  • Rotate: Left mouse button
  • Pan: Right mouse button
  • Zoom: Mouse wheel

Viewer Controls:

  • Zoom Extents: Fits the full geometry in view
  • Orthographic View: Toggles between orthographic and perspective
  • Shadows: Enables or disables shadows
  • Set Views: Switch between top, back, front, left, and right views
  • Viewer Settings: Adjust lighting intensity, sun rotation, and background colour

πŸ“Š Charts & Actions (Right Panel)​

Displays all triggers and charts defined in the Grasshopper script.
These elements dynamically update based on the selected inputs and geometry.

To inspect a chart in detail:

  1. Hover over the chart
  2. Click More detail…

A dedicated full-view window opens for deeper analysis.