Slingshot! Database Plug-in for Grasshopper
| Type | Grasshopper Plug-In |
| Version | 0.8.0.0 |
| Author | Nathan Miller |
| Original Release Date | April 10, 2011 |
| Version Release Date | Oct 13, 2011 |
| Report Errors | Contact |
| Download | Latest Version |
Download the plug-in for Grasshopper which combines the power of parametric design with relational database management systems.
Review the VERSION HISTORY
Many of the instructions and videos are out-of-date with the new database plug-in. The older MySQL Plug-in is still available on the download page.
Features
- Transform Grasshopper into a relational database management tool.
- Support for MySQL, ODBC, and OLE DB.
- Use Grasshopper components to dynamically retrieve and edit information from different data sources
- Use Grasshopper components to create and delete databases and tables.
- Use Grasshopper components to build query and connection strings.
Requirements
Before you download… you must have the following installed on your computer…
- Rhinoceros 3D SP8
- Grasshopper 3D 0.8.0052
- MySQL .NET Connector 6.4.4
- MySQL Community Server (5.1 or 5.5) **
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4 is required for MySQL installers
**Remote access to a community server is also possible but has only been tested with 5.1
Tested With
- Windows XP & Windows 7
- Rhinoceros 3D 4.0 with Service Pack 8
- Grasshopper 3D 0.8.0052
- MySQL Community Server 5.1 & 5.5.11 *
- PostgreSQL
- Excel 2008
*Local access has been successful on both 5.1 and 5.5. Remote access has been successfully tested with 5.1.
Older Resources for the MySQL plug-in
Follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Visit the GALLERY
Watch the VIDEO TUTORIALS
