Vintage trike in SubD

Join Kyle Houchens for this in-depth model of a classic trike design from sketch to 3D using Rhino 7. Find more SubD tutorials here.

 

SubD trellis ring in Rhino 7

 

Learn how to model a trellis ring using SubD geometry in Rhino 7. Download the associated files for this tutorial. We have more SubD tutorials in Rhino 7 on our Learning to use Rhino page.

Rendering Jewelry in Rhino 7

 

Learn how to render jewelry models in Rhino 7 using custom environments and rendering post effects.

Watch more tutorials on rendering in Rhino.

Deforming SubD geometry

Learn how to use UDT (deformation commands) on SubD objects in Rhino 7.

Watch more SubD tutorials here.

 

Heart shaped ring

Learn how to model a heart shaped ring using SubD geometry in Rhino 7.

You can download the associated files for this tutorial.

Watch more SubD tutorials here.

SubD fleur-de-lis ring in Rhino 7

Learn how to model a fleur-de-lis ring using SubD geometry in Rhino 7.

Watch more SubD tutorials here.

Basic 'push and pull' modeling with SubD in Rhino 7

Explore using the Gumball manipulator and sub-object selection* with SubD geometry in Rhino 7.

*Ctrl+Shift+Click on Windows or Cmd+Shift+Click on Mac. See the Intro to SubD geometry video for more basics as well. Watch more SubD tutorials here.

 

SubD flatware in Rhino 7 (speed model)

In this speed modeling video, learn a few ways you can use SubD surfaces in Rhino 7. A spoon and fork are modeled while sharing the same SubD handle geometry.

Watch more SubD tutorials here.

 

Intro to SubD geometry in Rhino 7

Learn the basics of SubD geometry in Rhino 7.

Watch more SubD tutorials here.

 

Fillet Fundamentals in Rhino

In this video series, our McNeel tech expert, Pascal Golay, explains what goes on behind the scenes with Rhino's Fillet command: how Fillets work, the pros and cons of certain strategies, the different Fillet types. Check it out!

Modeling and rendering a simple glass

Learn how to model and render a simple glass using Rhino 6 for Windows. *Video updated for Rhino 6 Feb. 2018

Intro to environments in Rhino 6

In this short video, learn the essentials of setting up an environment in Rhino 6. We cover the different types of backgrounds, ground plane settings, and how an HDR environment affects lighting and reflections.

Material basics in Rhino 6

In this video, learn the basics of applying materials from different sources in Rhino 6.

Materials and texture mapping in Rhino 6 for Windows

In this video, learn how to access and use the Rhino 6 for Windows material library. Texture mapping default settings and customization is also explained.

Learn how to create architectural moldings in Rhino

In this simple video tutorial, learn how to create moldings to decorate architectural elements such as doors, ceilings, or baseboards.

Learn how to build a wash basin or sink

In this simple video-tutorial, learn to build a sink and add more detail as you remodel.

Modeling a Kougelhopf cake mold

In this advanced video tutorial, learn to model smooth transitions using combinations of fillets, sweeps, and network surfaces.

Modeling a muffin pan

In this simple tutorial, learn to model a muffin pan using different Rhino modeling and editing techniques.

Modeling a bar stool

 

In this simple tutorial, learn to model an organic bar stool.

Modeling a Bernini column

In this simple tutorial, model a Bernini style column.

Modeling a freeform bench

In this simple tutorial, model a freeform bench made out of serialized panels.

Recorded webinar sessions on Rhino for Windows and Rhino for Mac by McNeel Europe available on Vimeo

For some months now, McNeel Europe has been offering a series of free webinars on Rhino for Windows and Rhino for Mac in five different languages (English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish).

If you haven't had a chance to follow them live, you can find them at the following links for your study and review:

https://vimeo.com/channels/rhino3den (English)
https://vimeo.com/channels/rhino3dfr (French)
https://vimeo.com/channels/rhino3dde (German)
https://vimeo.com/channels/rhino3dit (Italian)
https://vimeo.com/channels/rhino3des (Spanish)

More webinars will be offered regularly in the future. Stay tuned!

Make a layout detail of any shape

You can make details of any shape using a solid white hatch in the layout.

 Steps:

• Set up a layout with one or more details.
• Scale the details as you wish.
• In the layout, draw a rectangle from the corners of the page

• In the layout, draw your detail shapes.

• Use any planar curve: Circle, Curve, InterpCrv, Rectangle, etc.
• Create a solid hatch using the rectangle at the drawing edge and the detail shapes for the hatch boundaries.
• Make the color of the hatch white.
• Add anything else you want in the layout such as detail names.
• Print.

Note

This technique works around Rhino's limitation of a rectangular layout space detail. Working with details that can be made from any closed curve is on the wish list.

• Try turning History on, then make your hatch. If you stretch the boundaries, the hatch will update.
• You will need to use Draw Order to keep your text, title blocks, dimensions on top. It can be frustrating if the text or dims that you are looking for has gone behind the hatch.
• You cannot trim a hatch. If you need to add another detail to the page, delete the hatch and remake it with all the boundaries.
• You cannot bring a detail (even a rectangular one) above the hatch. Hatch has draw order priority to be on top.

Modeling a bubble R

In this advanced tutorial, learn to model a letter R in a bubble style while also being based on a specific font.

Orient curves to surface edges

In this video, you'll learn about the OrientCrvToEdge command and see a simple example of it used in practice.

Modeling complex transitions

In this advanced video tutorial, learn to model smooth transitions using combinations of fillets, sweeps, and network surfaces.

Troubleshooting discontinuities

This tutorial covers how to troubleshoot and repair discontinuities in a polysurface. This video was made to specifically help a user who wanted to maintain the form of a model while achieving better continuity between surface edges.

Here's the before file if you'd like to follow along with these steps: Troubleshooting_Discontinuity.3dm

The Rhino forum can be found here http://discourse.mcneel.com/

Creating labels and tabs with PanelingTools

In this tutorial, learn how to use the PanelingTools plugin for Rhino to create a nested array of panels while also adding labels and tabs for assembly.

This tutorial requires the most recent release of PanelingTools for Rhino dated September 4, 2014, and also uses a single stroke font, both of which are available at http://wiki.mcneel.com/labs/panelingtools.

Drafting and page layout tutorials

01 Layouts - The Basics is one in a series of Rhino Tutorials on Vimeo.

Creating drafted drawings and page layouts in Rhino 5 is quite powerful. This video tutorial series includes extensive coverage of setting up layouts, using detail views and a few case studies showing how to approach specific drawing types. The series has been divided into 23 short videos on various subjects. 

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Easy stitching with piped linetypes

In this quick video tip, learn how to use curve piping in conjunction with linetype styles. Stitching for softgoods renderings is one possible use.