Custome Prongs ( Available in version 6.4 )

The Custom Prongs command allows users to replace the prongs automatically generated by RhinoArtisan tools (such as Pavé or Dynamic Prongs) with a custom prong designed by the user. This offers complete creative freedom to apply unique or technically specific prong styles in your designs.

How it works: When the icon is activated, RhinoArtisan will prompt the user to:

1. Select the custom prong object to use as a replacement. This can be any 3D object modeled by the user.

2. Once selected, the system will automatically replace all existing prongs with instances of the custom prong, maintaining their original positions and orientations.

Available Parameters:

• Move in Z: Allows vertical adjustment of the custom prong to better fit the design or stone height.

• Scaling Options:

  • 1D: Scale along a single axis (useful for adjusting height or thickness).

  • 2D: Scale along two axes (e.g., width and depth).

  • 3D: Uniform scaling in all three directions.

Goldsmith’s Tip: This command is perfect for adding personality and craftsmanship to your settings—whether you need split prongs, organic shapes, sharp profiles, or decorative finishes. Just make sure your custom prong is properly centered and well-aligned in the construction plane (XY), as RhinoArtisan uses this orientation and the base point for accurate placement and replacement.