3. Grasshopper
Basic introduction to Grasshopper
What is Grasshopper?
Grasshopper is a visual programming editor developed by David Rutten at Robert McNeel & Associates. Together with Rhino, it offers the opportunity to work with precise parametric control over models, allowing the exploration of generative design workflows. Is a graphical algorithm editor that is integrated within Rhino modeling tools. Algorithms are Step-by-Step procedures designed to perfom operations. Grasshopper can be used to design algorithms in order to automate tasks in Rhino.
Why Grasshopper?
- Visual Programming
- Plug & Play components
- Instant interactive preview
- Easy learning curve
- Lots of (free), cutting-edge add-ons
- Vibrant community & forums
Run Grasshopper
You can run Grasshopper from Rhino in two different ways:
- Type Grasshopper in Rhino’s Command prompt.
- Click on the green button that is placed under Rhino’s Standard Tabbed toolbar (Launch Grasshopper).
