Thursday, August 28, 2008

'MatchProperties' added to Rhino Labs Tools


The Rhino Labs Tools plug-in contains miscellaneous tools that you might find useful. Who knows, some of these tools might even make it into the next release...

ConvertDots - converts text dots to either points or text objects.
DupDimStyle - duplicates dimension styles.
FindText - finds text in the document.
HideLayersInDetail - similar to Rhino's HideInDetail command, only it hides all objects on a layer.
ImportDimStyles - imports dimension styles from another .3dm file.
MatchCrvDir - matches the direction of selected curves.
MatchProperties - matches object, material, and texture properties.
ModifyRadius - changes the radius of arcs and circles.
MoveGripsInside - moves the grips of a planar curve inside of a closed planar boundary.
MoveInside - moves a planar curve inside of a closed planar boundary.
ReplaceBlock - replaces a block with another block definition.
RevCloud - creates revision cloud curves.
Revert - reverts to the previously saved document.
SelDimStyle - selects dimensions based on their style.
SelHatch - selects hatch objects.
SelNonManifold - selects non-manifold surfaces and polysurfaces
SelRenderColor - selects objects by their diffuse render color (Rhino renderer only).
SplitCrv - splits a curve into multiple pieces.
SuperExplodeBlock - explodes blocks into component objects (including any nested blocks).
SynchronizeRenderColors - synchronizes an object's material color with its display color.
UnjoinEdge - unjoins selected polysurface edges. Won't unjoin seams in closed surfaces.
VertexColorCreator - generates mesh vertex colors based on a meshes texture.
VPoint - sets the viewing direction for parallel-projected views.


Details and download...

Zoo 4.0 runs as Windows Service

Zoo 4.0 build 3-Aug-2008 now runs as a Windows Service.

The Zoo service starts automatically when the server is restarted, and does not require a user to be logged in.

License information is migrated automatically from previous versions of the Zoo, so there should be no additional configuration required to install and run this new release.

The console for monitoring the Zoo is virtually identical to the older console, but has additional buttons for starting and stopping the Zoo service.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Kindergarten Teacher


After completing one day of Rhino commercial training, Adam (age 5) is determined to teach Rhino to all of his fellow kindergarten students at Mary Evans Elementary, Allen TX.

In the Theaters


Scott Schneider at New Deal Studios has been kind enough to take time from his busy production schedule to share some of their Rhino work on the new Rhino film & set gallery.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Friday, August 8, 2008

Teacher Training in August

3-D modeling workshop for design, drafting, graphics, and technology educators


Learn how you can add 3-D modeling to your design and design communication curriculum without burdening your students with yet another software product. You'll be able to focus on teaching design while your students take advantage of the latest 3-D modeling technology.

Aug 11-15
Ontario High School, Mansfield, OH
Aug 12-15
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Aug 15-16
Del Valle High School, Del Valle, TX
Aug 19-20
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Thursday, August 7, 2008

New reverse engineering tools for Rhino


This new RhinoResurf (Reverse Engineering plug-in) for Rhino converts a point cloud or mesh to a NURBS surface(s). Features include:

  • NURBS fitting with specified tolerance.
  • Controllable surface smoothness. G1 continuity transition.
  • Powerful ability to fit large scale point cloud/mesh to a single face.
  • Easy to use. Just one or two button clicks.

Details and eval download...

Using Photoshop CS3 with Rhino



Desktop Engineering Online outlines Kyle Houchens' process for quickly developing the Hot Wheels models using Photoshop CS3 Extended, Rhino, and a Cintiq tablet.

Rhino 4.0 SR4 Final Release Candidate Available

Rhino 4.0 Service Release 4 will be released on Monday August 11, 2008. SR4 will be available via Check for Updates on that day, and we will also begin production of a new batch of Rhino 4.0 CDs.

There has been a lot of testing on SR4 and we're confident that it's a major improvement over SR3. Please Download Rhino 4.0 SR4 now, and let us know if you experience any problems.

New in Rhino 4.0 SR4:

  • CurveThroughPt: Control points and edit points can now be selected as input.
  • SelMappingWidget: New command - Selects the texture mapping widget. Enhanced Features:
  • Sweep1: Road-like Top is now "session sticky" and reverts back to Freeform between sessions. Bug Fixes:
  • Crashes and instability problems fixed, including:
    • Crash during open, save, or import on some newer ACER computers.
    • BackgroundBitmap: When a background bitmap file was deleted, Rhino could crash on startup.
    • CPlane
    • Export
    • ExtractControlPolygon
    • Join: An intermittant crash in the code that joins curves has been fixed.
    • Open:LWO: Crash opening Lightwave files.
    • Paste: Holding Ctrl+V to paste objects caused Rhino to close.
    • Toolbar command crashed Rhino on Vista Home Basic OS.
  • Dozens of other bug fixes and enhancements. For a complete list and to download, visit http://download.rhino3d.com/whatsnew.asp?rel=379