Join Dave Schultze for an in-depth discussion in this video Creating basic objects: curves, surfaces, and solids, part of Rhino 4 Essential Training.
In this movie, we'll be exploring some of the basic types of geometry, starting…with Curves and Lines, doing a few samples of surfaces, and then ending with a…few different types of Solids.…It's just for practice.…Let's begin by going to a brand-new file, File > New, and I am going to select…the Small Objects - Millimeters.…I'm going to do a lot of my work in the Perspective Viewport.…Let's go ahead and maximize that by double-clicking the label. Zoom out a bit.…Start off with one of the straight lines.…
We have a Polyline and Line Segments.…So, let's try right-click to do Line Segments. Take a look here now. This shape…has individual segments that are touching but not joined, so that's the…definition of a Line Segment.…Let's go ahead and do a similar version called Polyline, which is the…left-click option here.…Now when we select this one, notice that all the segments are joined.…
That's the only difference between Segments and Polyline.…One nice feature is you can go ahead and join those together with a joint…
Author
Dave Schultze
Released
4/8/2010- Understanding 3D terminology
- Viewing a 3D model in Rhino 4.0
- Manipulating objects with commands
- Creating curves, surfaces, and solids
- Applying transformations to 3D objects
- Creating unique shapes with Boolean operators
- Snapping to objects and planes
- Defining curve and surface degree
- Prototyping a 3D model
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Q: I'm noticing several differences between the options that author shows in the video and my copy of Rhino. For example, I can't select curves on the edge of a surface or turn on control point when vertically extruding a closed surface like an ellipse. Also, I do not get the Sweep option. I'm running on Mac OS X Snow Leopard.
A: This course was recorded on a Windows computer. As of February 2012, Rhino for Mac is still in beta, so it is not yet a full-fledged product. Wait until the full version comes out to see if these issues are resolved.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 1s
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Recommended hardware2m 44s
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1. Basic 3D Terminology
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2. Navigation
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Introducing the viewport3m 20s
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Exploring help options2m 54s
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3. Introduction to the Interface
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Opening and saving files4m 39s
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4. Workflow Basics
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Selecting objects3m 37s
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5. Drawing: 2D Geometry
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Drawing freeform curves4m 48s
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6. Modeling: 3D Surfaces
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Creating surfaces with lofts7m 49s
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7. Modeling: 3D Solids
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Introducing solids5m 42s
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8. Modeling Aids
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Setting cursor constraints4m 50s
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9. Editing and Transforming Objects
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Copying and pasting objects4m 10s
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Grouping objects3m 21s
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Scaling objects6m 40s
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10. Analysis and Degrees
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11. File Documentation and Collaboration
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Rendering a project8m 59s
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12. Prototyping
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Conclusion
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Goodbye14s
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