Join Dave Schultze for an in-depth discussion in this video Setting measurement units and tolerance, part of Rhino 5 Essential Training.
In this video we'll define the terms…units and tolerance and explain their relationship.…Unfortunately, some people start modelling and forget…to check these two critical settings for…a new project, or maybe just using someone else's files they don't think to check.…You can then end up with serious accuracy problems later on.…Sometimes these errors can be so intrinsic that the…product needs to be remodeled with more appropriate settings.…Yes, I'm sorry to tell you this, but sometimes you do need to start over.…So I'll start off…with units, these are very easy.…These are basic measurements like inches or millimeters for product design.…
Feet or meters for larger scale projects.…And they're listed here on the Tools > Options menu.…Here are our units, right now we're in millimeters.…But you have a wide variety of options here.…Everything from the standard stuff to parsecs and light years, if you need it.…Not sure why. And you can change those at any time.…That means Rhino will ask you if you'd like to…scale it, in which case everything stays a consistent size.…
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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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