Geometry - Optimize Columns

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• ⚙️ Optimize Columns

Optimize Columns. Part of Columns _Construction Tools. This script analyzes selected shapes (rectangles or circles), groups them by proximity, and provides three processing options: optimize position or create meshes.

Requirements: 

• Select rectangles or circles in your project (do not mix both).

Steps:

1. Select geometry shapes - Highlight all rectangles or circles you want to process.

2. Run the script

The dialog will allow you to:

• Set proximity threshold (distance for grouping shapes).

• Choose one of three processing options:

A. Find optimal position – Replace group with a single optimized shape. Calculates statistical center and orientation, creates one optimized shape, and removes originals.

B. Progressive Mesh – Connect all sections into a detailed mesh. Starting from the bottom, join one by one in an upward direction.  Generates a mesh by progressively joining all sections.

C. Simple Mesh – Connect only the bottom and top sections. Creates a simplified mesh using only the first and last sections.

Completion - Displays the number of processed groups and created items (shapes or meshes).

Notes:

• Minimum 2 shapes per group required for mesh creation.

• Progressive mesh provides more detail but is slower.

• Simple mesh is faster and lighter for visualization.