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RhinoScript Application by JFCLemay

This simple script for Rhino 4 generates, for each selected curve, a simple bow truss. Not exciting, but useful when a large number of trusses need to be modeled.

The base curve can be curved, and the trusses generated in a CPlane. Options include: Warren, Howe, or Pratt web; a depth and number of nodes variable by span; pointy or square ends; etc. Presently, the script doesn't create surfaces.

Version 0.5 (May 02, 2010)

Rhino version: Rhino 4 (at least service release 5)

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• 3. JFCLemay (May 05, 2010 15.29):

  Yep, I am preparing some images and instructions... Which may take a while since I'm busy.

• 2. chottabhai (May 03, 2010 13.23):

  hey. is there a way in which you can demonstrate what it does? or how it goes about creating the truss?

• 1. JFCLemay (May 02, 2010 20.25):

  Perhaps more a tool than an application?

• +++ May 02, 2010 20.20: Simple bow truss version 0.5 published +++