What is Rhinoceros?
Rhinoceros, commonly known as Rhino, is a powerful 3D modeling software that enables users to design, model, present, analyze, and realize projects across various industries. It offers a flexible and accurate modeling environment with tools such as ShrinkWrap for creating watertight meshes ideal for 3D printing, SubD Creases for fillet-like features, and a speed boost for Mac users through Metal integration. Rhino 8 introduces enhanced modeling tools, better drafting capabilities, a customizable user interface, and a faster render engine.
The software includes Grasshopper, a visual programming environment that allows for generative design without coding knowledge, and supports a rich ecosystem with over 1500 apps and resources. Rhino provides perpetual licenses with support and service releases, flexible licensing options, and educational discounts, making it accessible for professionals, students, and educators in fields like architecture, engineering, marine design, and jewelry making.
Features
- ShrinkWrap: Create watertight meshes around any geometry for 3D printing
- Grasshopper: Visual programming environment for generative design without coding
- SubD Creases: Tools for making fillet-like features in models
- Metal Integration: Blazingly fast 3D drawing with speed boost for Mac users
- Flexible Licensing: Perpetual licenses with floating options and no maintenance fees
Use Cases
- Architectural design and modeling
- Engineering and marine design projects
- Jewelry and product design
- Landscape design and visualization
- Educational teaching and learning in 3D modeling
FAQs
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What is included in Rhino's perpetual license?
Perpetual licenses include support, service releases for the current version, and no maintenance fees, with optional upgrades available. -
Can Rhino be used for commercial work with the evaluation version?
Yes, the 90-day evaluation version includes all features and can be used for commercial work without a credit card. -
What industries commonly use Rhino?
Rhino is used in industries such as architecture, engineering, marine design, jewelry, landscape design, and education. -
Does Rhino offer educational discounts?
Yes, Rhino provides commercial versions at substantial discounts for students, faculty, and schools. -
What is Grasshopper in Rhino?
Grasshopper is a visual programming environment integrated with Rhino that allows for generative design without coding knowledge.
