Grasshopper | ShapeMap

Grasshopper add-on that maps 2D curves or image-based textures onto a complex 3D shape with minimal distortion.

ShapeMap is a Grasshopper add-on that maps 2D curves or image-based textures onto a complex 3D shape with minimal distortion. This makes texture design on models intuitive and efficient.

Image Module

Apply a texture on a 3D shape using the bitmap module as the input.

Surface, Mesh, or SubD Module

Use an untrimmed surface, a mesh, or SubD geometry as the input for ShapeMap.

Try It (Need to update)

  1. Download Rhino 8 Evaluation for Windows or Mac.
  2. Download and open the PushPull-Demo.3dm model.
  3. Run the PushPull command: You are prompted to select a surface. Select any of the surfaces on the icosahedron.
  4. Move the mouse to extrude the surface, but do not click or complete the command. In the command options, notice that you are in Extrude mode.
  5. In the Command Options, change the Mode to Extend.
  6. Move the mouse to extend the surface face away from (or into) the center of the face. Click to complete the command. Notice how you can quickly modify the entire solid polysurface.
  7. Try this on your own surfaces. Please ask questions and give feedback on the Discourse Forum.