# Construction as Alchemy {% hint style="danger" %} This page is currently a work in progress. We are updating this resource so please check back soon! NExT Lab Team. {% endhint %} ## Presentation The Construction as Alchemy Introduction Slides are hosted on Github and available here: {% embed url="" %} ## HoloLens The Microsoft HoloLens is an **inside-out** tracking headset which uses spatial mapping to map out surfaces as a **mesh**. ![Figure 1.0 - Mesh Construction](https://1820679795-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LXautSvCbUco5Lv7YrH%2F-LbMfHQPNXY17E_Gtwav%2F-LbMfLgbVOfUEFv7d79w%2FmeshTracking.gif?alt=media\&token=753bd1d2-6c8e-448a-ba21-1f951abb6ee4) MSD has ten HoloLens units which can be booked out from the [Loans Desk](https://msdunimelb.simplybook.me/v2/#book/location/1/category/46/) or the [NExT LAB](https://msdunimelb.simplybook.me/v2/?widget-type=button\&theme=hugo\&theme=hugo\&timeline=modern\&datepicker=top_calendar#book/location/2/category/23/service/174/). The starter Hololens guide can be found here; familiarise yourself with the handling of the headset and the gestures used to interact with the system. {% content-ref url="../../platforms-hardware/microsoft-hololens" %} [microsoft-hololens](https://ms-kb.msd.unimelb.edu.au/next-lab/augmented-reality/resources/platforms-hardware/microsoft-hololens) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Fologram ![Figure 2.0 - Fologram](https://1820679795-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LXautSvCbUco5Lv7YrH%2F-LbMfHQPNXY17E_Gtwav%2F-LbMfYVwy7au8SvbE0wb%2Ffologram.jpg?alt=media\&token=24dc0aba-66af-4411-9dba-aefaabbb7b39) **Fologram** is a tool which integrates the **HoloLens** with **Rhino3d**. It allows a user to virtually project the geometry within Rhino into a physical environment. **Fologram for Rhino** is available for Download [here](https://fologram.com/download). Please download and install the latest version. ### Connect your HoloLens 1. Ensure devices are on the same network, this will usually be UniWireless. 2. Open your file in Rhino 3. On the **HoloLens**, `bloom` and **run** `Fologram` 4. In Rhino, **run** `Fologram` in the command line and **click** `Connect a Device` 5. A QR Code should pop up on screen. 6. Back in the Hololens, look at the screen with Rhino to **Scan** the QR Code 7. **Tap** to place your geometry for now. ### Model Placement with QR Codes **QR codes** are available for download [here](https://fologram.com/docs/articles/900000187603). You will be required to download and use the provided Construction as Alchemy Casa QR Templates available for download below in both PDF and Rhino format. {% file src="" %} QR Code Casa Template PDF {% endfile %} {% file src="" %} Fologram Casa Template {% endfile %} QR codes are a representation of the Rhino **Construction Plane** and allows users to project their geometry accurately and consistently into the physical environment with reference to the **Rhino origin point**. ![Figure 2.1 - QR code placed on corner of CASA Template](https://1820679795-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LXautSvCbUco5Lv7YrH%2F-M2By8K7IXymXY3JxAaT%2F-M2ByxKZHEVy7FbWY96E%2F1D1A0258_EDIT2.jpg?alt=media\&token=cfe63f4b-e2cc-431b-849b-6bc923d7554c) Follow [these](https://fologram.com/docs/articles/900000187603) instructions for Generating QR codes, placing your model and making adjustments / re-placing. ![Figure 2.2 - QR code example](https://1820679795-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LXautSvCbUco5Lv7YrH%2F-M2By8K7IXymXY3JxAaT%2F-M2C-9berdkCuUNTTxeK%2FQR%20Code.JPG?alt=media\&token=abf1b173-612e-42d2-aef6-5ee4fe3b94f6) ### View and modify Rhino model in real time #### Scale Fologram allows you to preview and modify materials, scale and position of your Rhino model in real time in mixed reality. #### Layers Fologram allows you to preview and modify Rhino Layers in real time in mixed reality. This can be a good way of rapidly moving between different layers in your file, and turning different brick courses on or off. #### Grasshopper Parameters ### Mixed Reality Capture Follow [these](https://fologram.com/docs/articles/900000191083#4-ways-to-stream,-film-and-share-your-mixed-reality-experiences) instructions for how mixed reality experiences can be documented and shared through; 1. Recording video from Fologram for Mobile 2. Recording your screen on Mobile 3. Recording and Streaming Mixed Reality capture from the HoloLens using Device Portal 4. Streaming using Miracast **Click** the `IP Address` to open **Mixed Reality Capture**. **Username:** `msdhololens`\ **Password:** `msdhololens` ### View and modify Rhino model in real time #### Scale Fologram allows you to preview and modify materials, scale and position of your Rhino model in real time in mixed reality. #### Layers Fologram allows you to preview and modify Rhino Layers in real time in mixed reality. This can be a good way of rapidly moving between different layers in your file, and turning different brick courses on or off. #### Grasshopper Parameters ### Share the experience Fologram allows you to share your mixed reality experiences by placing shared models in the same location. Follow [these](https://fologram.com/docs/articles/900000187803#Presenting-your-mixed-reality-experience-on-multiple-Hololens-and-mobile-phones) instructions for how to connect multiple devices. ### Save models to device for offline access ### Mixed Reality Capture ## Preparing your Rhino File Follow [these](https://fologram.com/docs/articles/900000191083#4-ways-to-stream,-film-and-share-your-mixed-reality-experiences) instructions for how mixed reality experiences can be documented and shared through; 1. Recording video from Fologram for Mobile 2. Recording your screen on Mobile 3. Recording and Streaming Mixed Reality capture from the HoloLens using Device Portal 4. Streaming using Miracast **Click** the `IP Address` to open **Mixed Reality Capture**. **Username:** `msdhololens`\ **Password:** `msdhololens` ### Share the experience Fologram allows you to share your mixed reality experiences by placing shared models in the same location. Follow [these](https://fologram.com/docs/articles/900000187803#Presenting-your-mixed-reality-experience-on-multiple-Hololens-and-mobile-phones) instructions for how to connect multiple devices. ![Arrange breps in to layers based on their height.](https://1820679795-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LXautSvCbUco5Lv7YrH%2F-LbMdNLp98Wa0xMKb9IS%2F-LbMf6qs02jwUMEpJhPK%2FfologramBricksRhino.PNG?alt=media\&token=1292e2ef-deec-44e6-8aea-a4f3b19e1f38) Fologram will display anything in the viewport. 1. Arrange your brick wall in to **layers** based on their **Z-Height**. 2. Use layer visibility, or the `hide` command, to control the visibility of objects in Rhino. 3. If you are using the **NExT Lab CASA template**, move your geometry **+500 mm** along the x-axis. {% file src="" %} Download Example file here {% endfile %} ## Fabricating your Wall * You can collect a template from the NExT Lab. * Next Lab Sessions run from **1pm to 4pm** * If there are no NExT Lab sessions available, you can loan a **HoloLens** out from the **Loans Desk**. * There might not always be space in the NExT Lab * The NExT Lab staff are **not teaching staff** and will not always be able to help. We will try our best. 1. [Connect your Hololens ](#2-1-connect-your-hololens) 2. [Use the Image Tracker.](https://learn.fologram.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002582894-Using-the-image-tracker-to-register-Holograms-to-physical-spaces) On the **HoloLens**, `click and hold` then **select** `Adjust > Image Tracker` 3. In Rhino, show/hide layers as required. ## Using Grasshopper {% hint style="danger" %} Please **ONLY** use this template if you are familiar with Grasshopper {% endhint %} A simple grasshopper definition which categorises geometry into layers based on their Z-Height has been made available. Only use this definition if you are comfortable working in Grasshopper. Download the example file here: {% file src="" %} Construction as Alchemy Brick Stacking Fologram Example (GRASSHOPPER) {% endfile %}