I have a 2D file referenced into my GC model that has Associative Regions (created by flooding mixed "control" elements: line/shape/circle/bspline/etc).I would like to interrogate/use these region "shapes" in my GC script as a form of input but cant see an appropriate node for this.
Before I head of into over-doing-it land and writing custom functions, I just want to check I'm not missing a trick.
Just as a side note:
Most of the fundamental MicroStation elements are represented: ie. Point, Line, Arc, Line-String, Shape, Circle, BSplinebut the second tier of elements seem to be much harder to interact with. eg. complex chain, complex shape, region/grouped hole
Could we get a set of nodes that map 1:1 with all each of the fundamental MicroStation types?
Another anomaly is why is Cone its own solid? It is represented in the Solid node. So again, just to be consistent shouldn't all the primitive solid have a node /or/ should cone only be accessed from the solid tool?
Regards
Robert
Doh, I see cell picks up an associative region...
Perhaps all that is needed is a page in the help section to explain what native elements map to which nodes to help with the adoption of GC.
Hi Rob
Good spot on the cells. If you then want to pull out the shapes you can use Polygon by ElementsInCell or Curve by ElementsInCell depending if the shape has a curved edge or not.
Stuart
Yes thanks, that all unlocked once I found that the cell was the interface to use.