In this video, we'll take a 3D tour of…the most common types of surfacing commands in Rhino.…We'll see how they can look just the…same, and then with minor tweaks, look totally different.…This will help illustrate which type of surface…command might work best for you and your project.…I've also purposely kept the examples pretty simple, so…the before and after will be much easier to see.…Let's start off with these guys at the top.…This will be where everything matches, just about.…In a point of reference here, I've got on the left,…just a straight extrusion.…All six of these would be identical if they were following a straight path here.…
But let's get started.…Start off with the extrude along a curve, and that's up on the menu right here.…So you gotta be careful.…Some of these commands are very similar, but…they pick the profile and rail in different orders.…So this is asking us first for the curves to extrude.…Enter when done, and then the path second.…Pretty nice organic, simple, clean shape. Let's do the one rail sweep.…
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11/1/2013- Why use Rhino?
- Understanding 3D terminology
- Comparing Bézier curves, B-splines, and NURBS objects
- Navigating the viewport
- Manipulating objects with commands
- Creating curves, surfaces, and solids
- Performing basic transformations
- Making solids with primitives
- Extruding curves
- Snapping to objects and planes
- Trimming, splitting, rotating, and copying objects
- Working with NURBS and seams
- Prototyping a 3D model
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: Can I use this course if I am running Rhino for Mac?
A: Yes and no. The Mac version is currently in beta, so there are features and commands missing--or just different. In addition, the interface will look quite different from what you will see in this course. There are also fundamental differences in the two operating systems, so accessing commands will also vary. Finally, you will need a two-button mouse, because most commands have right-click options. However, that being said, the majority of the conceptual information will be the same, although the functionality of the application will be quite different. Additionally, it should be mentioned that the 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator 3D controller mentioned in this course will not work with the Mac version of Rhino, only the Windows version.
Q: What can I do if I have a Mac and want to learn Rhino?
Finally, Rhino can also run exceptionally well on older PCs and laptops, even if they are five years old or older. If you have a used computer (or can find one), you can spend a long time learning before you will ever need to upgrade your hardware.
Q: What if I can't afford a retail copy of Rhino? What now?
A: If you are a full- or part-time college student (or work for an educational institution), you qualify for educational software discounts. Rhino retails for almost $1,000, but you can buy a full version for as low as $138 if you are student or educator. To qualify, all they need is a scan of your student ID--or some paperwork like a report card or pay stub.
Finally, you can download a free trial version of the Rhino PC version. Rather than expiring after a certain number of days, the Rhino trial expires after twenty-five saves, which means you can use it for the entire course as long as you avoid saving as you go.
Q: Why are the exercise files for chapters 1 and 2 different from the exercise files for chapters 3 - 15?
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Introduction
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Welcome34s
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1. System Setup
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Why use Rhino?1m 32s
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Using recommended hardware2m 28s
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Customizing the interface1m 25s
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2. Basic 3D Terminology
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3. Navigation and the Help System
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Choosing a shading mode6m 4s
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Exploring help options4m 2s
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4. Introduction to the Interface
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Opening and saving files5m 25s
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5. Workflow Basics
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Setting Rhino preferences3m 20s
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6. Drawing: 2D Geometry
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7. Modeling: Basic Surfaces
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Creating surfaces with lofts7m 16s
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8. Modeling: 3D Solids (AKA Polysurfaces)
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Introducing solids3m 26s
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9. Modeling Aids
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Using the Ortho modeling aid3m 16s
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Using the cursor constraints3m 38s
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10. Editing and Transforming
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Trimming and splitting6m 55s
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Copying and pasting objects3m 54s
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Grouping objects4m 40s
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Scaling objects6m 40s
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11. Analysis and Degrees
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12. Modeling and Editing Organic Surfaces
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Offsetting a helmet5m 14s
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Insetting a turtle smile5m 47s
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Finishing Turtle Boy4m 48s
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13. Documentation and Collaboration
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14. Rendering Skills
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15. Prototyping
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