Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

[sinanp]

Just wondering what the best way to create a a fence like mesh structure? Like cladding/fencing applications, flat surface with lots of perforations which transmit light through the openings, however small/large these may be depending on the density of the mesh? I'm fairly new to Rhino/VRAY so excuse the ignorance if this is a simple task!

Guess could model the fence in Rhino then render but suspect this will create a very complicated/large file, wondered if there was a way to use VRAY to achieve desired outcome? Displacement maps etc but not sure how could create the openings?

Might not be the best place to post this but while I was at it, does Rhino have the equivalent of Vectorworks symbols, ie draw series of objects/lines etc and convert to a symbol so if an instance is updated all the instances of the symbol are also automatically updated?

Thanks!

[fpedrogo]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

Can you show us a picture of the kind of fence that you want to create?

[LeoBonilla]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

About the symbols you should try Blocks, that's how they are named in Rhino.
If you are going to use blocks be aweare that there is a problem with the UV mapping.

Command works like this:
+ First you enter the command Block and select the objects that are going to be in the block.
+ Define the base point by clicking were you want to be the base point.
+ Name the block and add a description

**You can also use this plug-in to edit Blocks in place:
+ Block Editor

[sinanp]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

Can you show us a picture of the kind of fence that you want to create?

Something like this, so I could model it and have the effect of lighting behind it, casting appropriate shadows.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/...0ef4279c26.jpg

[sinanp]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

About the symbols you should try Blocks, that's how they are named in Rhino.
If you are going to use blocks be aweare that there is a problem with the UV mapping.

Command works like this:
+ First you enter the command Block and select the objects that are going to be in the block.
+ Define the base point by clicking were you want to be the base point.
+ Name the block and add a description

**You can also use this plug-in to edit Blocks in place:
+ Block Editor

That's great thanks, will have a go at using blocks

[LeoBonilla]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

In my opinion, you should use a mask + transparency material. It will be lighter to handle and to render.

[sinanp]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

In my opinion, you should use a mask + transparency material. It will be lighter to handle and to render.

Thanks LeoBonilla, would you be able to elaborate on how to do this or point me at a tutorial explaining? Haven't done anything like this before. thanks

[LeoBonilla]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

Sure, i'll post a video in my youtube channel. Next Saturday!

[sinanp]

Re: Symbols and creating a mesh in Rhino/VRAY?

Very kind!