Buildup Depth Visualizer 1.0.0

Buildup Depth Visualizer 1.0.0 is a Grasshopper tool for Rhino that measures the distance between a finish surface and the structure below, then maps the result into clear colour bands across your model.

It is designed for fast visual checking of buildup depth on roofs, podiums, topography, ramps, landscape surfaces, and other geometry where depth variation matters. The script converts the geometry into a quad mesh, lets you define custom buildup thresholds, assign your own colours, and bake the coloured result back into Rhino.

No plugins are required. The definition is fully structured and annotated for easier use, with adjustable meshing, editable buildup bands, colour mapping, and blur controls for smoother transitions.

Version: v1.0.0

Compatibility: Rhino 8 / Grasshopper

May also work in: Rhino 6 / 7

Included: Grasshopper file, README, CHANGELOG and SCRIPT LICENSE

License: Single-user commercial license. Valid for one purchaser only. Use on client projects is allowed, but sharing, redistribution, resale, or team-wide use is not permitted.

Works best with clean, well-formed geometry and correctly oriented surfaces.

A slightly punchier first paragraph, if you want a stronger opener:

Buildup Depth Visualizer is a no-plugin Grasshopper tool for Rhino that turns buildup depth into a fast, readable colour map. Measure the distance between the finish surface and the structure below, define your own depth bands, and generate a clear visual result directly inside Rhino.