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      SpaceMan
      last edited by

      Can you make a grid on the ground? and the grid can be a point of color-coded feedback. The size of square is depend on the unit of the model. Unlike Ruby script 3D Grid, the grid is infinity-extended.

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        Baker518
        last edited by

        If I recall, there are at least 3 different grids I have seen and it seems like they are size-able from a pop-up when you select them.

        Don't worry about things you have no control over. Worry is a lack of Faith!

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          Edson
          last edited by

          int tools menu, choose gridgrid01.png
          then define the origin, grid spacing and number of units in both directions.grid3.png

          edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre • brasil
          http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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            Jim
            last edited by

            Hi Edson,

            You must have a "grid" plugin installed.

            Hi

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            • EdsonE Offline
              Edson
              last edited by

              yes, it is here for anyone to download. it is a free script called parametric grid.


              grid.zip

              edson mahfuz, architect| porto alegre • brasil
              http://www.mahfuz.arq.br

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                Gaieus
                last edited by

                Yes, there is one (lthough not like an infinite plane.
                I like it because when we dig at excavations, we usually work in 10m X 10m grids and when I get back to SU I can easily navigate within my model.

                Gai...

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                  SpaceMan
                  last edited by

                  So it's not infinte plane...

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                    gata
                    last edited by

                    The parametric grid script, like it's name implies, is parametric - infinitely editable. Select grid, r-click and Choose Edit Grid. From there you control the size of the grid and the individual grid increments.

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                      alz
                      last edited by

                      The ideal grid:

                      • it can be scaled by a hotkey which doubles in size
                      • it is infinite (no need to set distance points)
                      • it isn't an actual object in the Outliner
                      • it has line weighting (ie. every 4th or 8th line is darker/heavier)
                      • it adjusts its visual screen draw to prevent moiré patterns
                      • if in an orthogonal view, it covers the background (ie. front, top, right)
                      • it is tied into the snap distance and unit of measurement

                      Thoughts?

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