Dynamo Lingo: Quiz #1

Question 1

Parametricism

Answer 1

Implies that all elements of the design become parametrically variable and mutally adaptive

Question 2

Parametric Modeling

Answer 2

Rule based system that define models with constrains and variables

Question 3

Propagation

Answer 3

the spreading or transmission of something

Question 4

Programming

Answer 4

Sequence of instructions that will automate performing a specific task or solving a given problem

Question 5

Visual Programming

Answer 5

Programming language that allows users to create programs by manipulating elements graphically rather than by specifying them textually.

Question 6

Anatomy of Visual Programming (4)

Answer 6

Input, Nodes, Wires, Outputs

Question 7

Parametric models answer the question:

Answer 7

“What if…?”

Question 8

Intent of initial sketches of surface

Answer 8

To begin searching for form and understanding the constraints or parameters needed for your parametric surface.

Question 9

Define Variables (3)

Answer 9

Type, Variation, Flexability

Question 10

Data

Answer 10

A set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables

Question 11

Relational Model

Answer 11

All data is represented in terms of tuples, grouped into relations

Question 12

Tuples

Answer 12

1 dimensional ordered lists

Question 13

Data Types

Answer 13

Array, String

Question 14

Array

Answer 14

A systematic arrangement of similar objects

Question 15

String

Answer 15

A sequence of characters

Question 16

Data Types (4)

Answer 16

Character, integer, double, boolean

Question 17

Boolean

Answer 17

true, false

Question 18

Null

Answer 18

The absence of data

Question 19

Sweep

Answer 19

Creates geometry along a path using a profile in multiple dimensions

Question 20

Extrusion

Answer 20

Profile creates geometry in one direction

Question 21

Revolve

Answer 21

A profile is formed around a center axis to create geometry

Question 22

Loft

Answer 22

Multiple profiles define the geometry

Question 23

Array

Answer 23

Geometry reproduced in columns and rows

Question 24

Mirror

Answer 24

A flipped copy of your geometry on an axis line

Question 25

NURBS

Answer 25

Non-uniform rational basis spline

Question 26

Non-Uniform

Answer 26

Variance in shape

Question 27

Rational

Answer 27

Can be defined mathematically

Question 28

Basis Spline

Answer 28

A curve that is smooths by a degree of points

Question 29

B-Reps (Boundary Representation)

Answer 29

a method for representing shapes using the limits. A solid is represented as a collection of connected surface elements, the boundary between solid and non-solid

Question 30

Vector

Answer 30

Geometric quantity describing direction and magnitude

Question 31

Direction

Answer 31

Which way its going

Question 32

Magnitude

Answer 32

How far is it going

Question 33

Coordinate System

Answer 33

A system of order used to uniquely determine the position of a geometric element

Question 34

Origin

Answer 34

The point on the coordinate plane at 0,0,0