Rhino Scripting

Tools

A collection of RhinoPython scripts for automating landscape architecture workflows in Rhino — planting layouts, grading, block management, and documentation. Compatible with Rhino 7/8 on Mac and PC.

General Tools

SwapBlock.py

Replace selected points or blocks with a chosen block definition, with random scale and rotation options. Groups results.

alias: SB

GridPlaceBlocks.py

Hex-offset grid of blocks within a boundary curve or surface, with spacing, scale, rotation controls and preview.

alias: GPB

ProjectToSrf.py

Projects points and blocks vertically (Z-axis) onto a target surface or mesh.

alias: PTS

MirrorBlockAnno.py

Mirrors blocks across a two-point axis while preserving text legibility.

alias: MBA

SelConflictBlks.py

Detects and selects overlapping or too-close block instances.

alias: SCB

RandomSelect.py

Randomly selects a user-specified percentage of pre-selected objects.

alias: RS

PlaceMultiPts.py

Continuous click-to-place points loop until Enter or Esc.

alias: PMP

EvalPtOnAnno.py

Runs EvaluatePt on the 3L-ANNO layer, then restores the previous active layer.

alias: EPA

Presidio Promenade East

granite_block_inventory.py

3D visualization of granite block inventory as color-coded boxes with dimension and weight labels.

granite_block_slicer.py

Slices polysurface granite blocks into pavers of specified thickness, reports area yield.

paver_layout_generator.py

Generates 3 random opus-pattern paver layouts inside closed curves with configurable paver sizes.

Robert Mondavi Winery

M1RMW.py

M1 GREEN planting mix — 12" tri grid, Mc 40% / Ps 30% / Sc 30%

M2.py

M2 PINK planting mix — 12" tri grid, Ps 40% / Sb 30% / Am 30%

M3.py

M3 SALMON planting mix — 15" tri grid, Mj 50% / Pe 50%

M4.py

M4 RED planting mix — 13" tri grid, Ae 38% / As 62%

M6.py

M6 MAUVE planting mix — 12" tri grid, Ei 40% / Mc 30% / Ps 30%