Diatom
Grasshopper plugin · v0.1.2 · updated
Diatom is a lightweight and high-performance structural analysis library for Grasshopper. Diatom implements the force density method with self-weight convergence, alongside a finite element solver for truss structures. Designed for speed and flexibility, it provides an integrated set of components for form finding, self-weight calculation, and result visualization directly within the Grasshopper environment.
- Total downloads
- 57
- Recent downloads
- +3 / week+20 in the last month
- Latest version
- v0.1.24/25/2026
- Releases
- 1
- First released
- 4/25/2026
- Download size
- 103 KB
- License
- Not declared
- Authors
- Bálint Tóth
Compatibility
Supported: WindowsNot supported: MacNot supported: Rhino 6Not supported: Rhino 7Supported: Rhino 8Not supported: Rhino 9 (WIP)Not supported: Rhino pluginSupported: Grasshopper plugin
How to install Diatom
- Click Install in Rhino to open Rhino's Package Manager with Diatom selected, or run
_PackageManagerinside Rhino and search for Diatom. - Or install it from a terminal (assumes a default Rhino 8 installation):Windows (PowerShell)
& "C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\System\Yak.exe" install Diatom - Or download the .yak file above and drag it onto an open Rhino window.
Restart Rhino once the install finishes.
Download trend
Diatom version history
| Date | Version | Builds | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2026 | 0.1.2 | 57 |
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