Parametric sunshade

[zules]

Hello,
I would like to create sunshade that adapt to the windows "hole", with random parameters by spline (example fig 01) :
- number of blades (seems ok)
- angle of blades (seems ok)
- padding of blades (space between them)

Until now, I just created a working A2S generator with clipping spline and Extend to XY area (fig 02).

I'm facing several difficulty that I couldn't resolve :
- my segment deform while rotating
- dont know of to fill an entire spline with one type not deforming

I try to have a look on the windows shade tutorial, but couldn't solve...

Thanks !

JG

[Rokas]

We can take a look in Your situation only if You attached or shared Your files.

[Dragan]

Hi
I created a Macro for you. Maybe you could find it useful. Let me know if you need something more.
(to avoid issues, please set your Blade orientation/pivot to match my initial box/blade)
Best Regards

[Dragan]

# Itoo

When I was creating this Macro I notice Transform operator is not acting as a NULL. Can you please check it for me or I`m missing something...
Thanks
 

[zules]

Thanks I will have a look today !

[Dragan]

Glad to help.
Please download and use BLINDS.max file.
BLINDS_NULL_ISSUE.max is just for Itoo guys to check something.

[zules]

Well... this is wonderfull !

I wish I can produce this... I just use RC basically, this is really something else. Bravo !

Well, if you would like to improve it, it can be nice to have :
- % of totally close or open
- cable system on each extremities that stop to the last blade.

But like this it's already super nice !

Thank you guys, this is really cool

[Dragan]

Hi
- % of totally close or open - DONE
Since now you can control opening by percentage (0=all close, 100=all open) there is no need for Open/Close checkbox but I decide to keep it and move it at the bottom (named Close All). Also added Rotation Off   

 - cable system on each extremities that stop to the last blade
If you are referring to avoid overlapping/disappearing blinds when Max Open value is set to/near 100% - DONE.
Now you can set Open% value to 100 and Blinds will not overlap/disappear (blind will stack to the zero-padding).
You will notice for openings above 80% rotations will automatically go towards the horizontal position until the full horizontal at 100%.

note:
Since Randomise Operator (used to mix open/close) can`t be affected by some Seed operator inside Style Editor you will have to use General Random Seed for positioning Fully Closed Blinds.
 
Best Regards

 

[Rokas]

# Itoo

When I was creating this Macro I notice Transform operator is not acting as a NULL. Can you please check it for me or I`m missing something...
Thanks

Yes that's a bug. Thanks!

[zules]

I will have a try, thank you !!!!

[zules]

 - cable system on each extremities that stop to the last blade
If you are referring to avoid overlapping/disappearing blinds when Max Open value is set to/near 100% - DONE.
Now you can set Open% value to 100 and Blinds will not overlap/disappear (blind will stack to the zero-padding).
You will notice for openings above 80% rotations will automatically go towards the horizontal position until the full horizontal at 100%.

No its more about having one cable at each extremities, that handle the blades. And this cable length adapt to the position of the last blade :

https://www.franciaflex.com/store-exterieur-sur-mesure/brise-soleil/brise-soleil-orientable-lacettes

It can be nice also to have a stack of blade at the end, like in the link below.

[Dragan]

Ah, yes...
Well, I guess it would be possible but it requires a lot more calculations. It will be good if you can provide some completed model example so I have something to start with.
I can`t promise anything because this  Macro was just about 1 hour of work/testing. The complete system probably will require a lot of time to generate although it is a challenge.
So, when I`ll find some time from the deadline project I will definitely take a look.

[Dragan]

No its more about having one cable at each extremities, that handle the blades. And this cable length adapt to the position of the last blade :

https://www.franciaflex.com/store-exterieur-sur-mesure/brise-soleil/brise-soleil-orientable-lacettes

It can be nice also to have a stack of blade at the end, like in the link below.

I guess this will be chalege for Itoo guys too, so Paul, Rokas fill free to step in 

[zules]

Yes I can imagine, the previous version is already very very very helpful !
Thank you !

By complete model, do you mean a RC one ? Or a .max still one ?

[Dragan]

Something like this: https://3dsky.org/3dmodels/show/jalousie_1
But I can find it on the web, this is not a big issue.
As for the stack of blades, there are some easy/fake option to attach pre modeled stacks at the end or to go with real stacking behavior which will require heavy computing and participation of Itoo Gurus   .