Step 3: Create a Rhino Grasshopper model for Packhunt

Introduction

Rhino Grasshopper models can communicate with Packhunt via special Packhunt components. Here’s how to add them to your Rhino Grasshopper model.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure:

• You have a Packhunt account.
• You have our latest Packhunt plugin.

If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up at https://app.packhunt.io/sign-up.

1. Create a Rhino Grasshopper model

Create your own Rhino Grasshopper model that you can share on Packhunt.

• Define your parametric logic.
• Define your inputs:
  • Use the Input component for all the inputs that the end-user should be able to change in the solution.
• Define your outputs:
  • Connect the Assign material component to the geometry that should be outputted in the solution.
  • Create a material name called “default-material” by typing in the panel component.
  • Connect this panel as a material input to the Assign material component.
  • Connect the Data Output component to the result of the Assign material component.

💡 The output components should have unique names with lowercase alphanumerical characters.

For a simple example see this model of a box.

2. Upload your model to Packhunt

Verify that your Rhino Grasshopper model is modelled correctly by running it on Packhunt.

• Go to https://app.packhunt.io.
• Create a new project.
• When asked to choose a template, select the “Basic template” to get started.
• Adjust the project settings:
  • Upload your Rhino Grasshopper model.
  • Define the materials used in your Rhino Grasshopper model.
  • Define the properties of your Rhino Grasshopper model inputs.
  • Click “Save Settings”.
• Click “Deploy”.
• Click on your project to open your solution.

💡 Note that you can run models for up to 60 seconds on Packhunt.

Next Steps

Share your project or keep improving your model until it’s ready.

For inspiration here’s an example of a solution made with the basic templates.