Modeling 3D Jewelry - New Rhino 8 lessons

Learn jewelry design and 3D modeling with Instructor Dulce Chavez in the online Modeling 3D Jewelry course from Rhino3D.Education.
Available in English and Spanish, with multiple subtitle options.

Exciting news! We have recently updated the course curriculum with new Rhino 8 lessons. This course teaches jewelry design, manufacturing, and modeling. You will learn how to create a classic basket, model a cocktail ring with gemstones step-by-step using the new Rhino 8 commands, and much more!

If you are already enrolled in this course, check out the latest additions by revisiting Rhino 8 lessons in each chapter.

If you are interested in enrolling, we offer a 40% discount! Simply use code JewelryRhino8 at checkout to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

Plus, you'll receive a certificate of completion after you finish the course. Don't hesitate to turn your jewelry design ideas into reality. Start working on them today!

Rhino3D.Education offers online courses in Rhino, Grasshopper, computational design, GhPython, PanelingTools, RhinoCAM, V-Ray, and more. Check it out!

food4Rhino webinar: Digital Footwear Creation with Botcha x Rhino (28 February 2024 at 5 PM CET)

food4Rhino webinar: Digital Footwear Creation with Botcha x Rhino

28 February 2024 at 5 PM CET

This webinar will focus on the suite of tools available in Botcha x Rhino for efficiently creating shoes in Rhino 8.

Quickly start from a last, flatten it, and begin modeling it in 2D, then map it back to 3D. We will showcase all the tools available at your disposal and the workflows that we have developed. Creating digital twins in footwear helps reach sustainability objectives and improve communication between designers and suppliers. We will demonstrate the quality of realism that you can achieve inside Rhino with the help of Botcha.

Speakers:

Alberto Franco is a software architect at design&develop and supervises the development and direction of BotchaxRhino and Jevero. He is a computer scientist working in computer graphics and CAD/CAE since 2009 and joined design&develop in 2015 to start a new business unit dedicated to creating software tools for footwear.

- Trenton Jones is a Project Manager at design&develop and is in charge of BotchaxRhino. Trent has a degree in industrial design from Arizona State University and has worked for adidas' Advanced Creation Technology team for more than six years, after his time at adi he joined design&develop in early 2023, supporting both software projects and footwear development.

Watch the webinar live on YouTube...

Add the webinar to your calendar via LinkedIn...

Last Call! Rhino User Meeting Istanbul

Rhino User Meeting Istanbul
March 4th, 2024 - 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM 

This is the last call to our Rhino and Grasshopper community in Turkey! Join us for an inspiring day filled with engaging discussions and networking opportunities. You’ll learn about Rhino 8 and its new features. 

Get inspired by the projects of our keynote speakers from architecture, marine, product design, engineering, and manufacturing, and network with professionals from different disciplines.

Also, discover the following solutions available by our partners:

• VisualARQ: Flexible BIM software for Rhinoceros that adds easy modeling of free-form architecture and dynamic project documentation.

• Jevero: A 2D footwear pattern engineering plugin for Rhinoceros. It allows you to create and modify patterns easily and efficiently. 

• Cyberstrack: Functionality for geometrical analysis and modification of free-form shapes.

• RhinoCAM: A computer-aided manufacturing plugin for CNC that runs entirely inside Rhino.

• RoboDK: Simulate and program any industrial robot with RoboDK. 

There are few seats left. Sign up now!

More details (in Turkish) here...

Whitepaper by Design&Develop on footwear design and manufacturing

Bringing footwear from concept to consumers' hands is an elaborate journey, often fragmented across disparate stages, departments, and technologies.

In the footwear design and development process, the easiest approach to quick integration is to establish a common platform for all collaborating work functions, ensuring a simple, streamlined workflow. We propose that Rhinoceros is well-suited for this role for several reasons.

Download the Design&Develop whitepaper to discover why!

More information...

Drafthorse for Rhino 8 now available

Drafthorse is now available in Grasshopper for Rhino 8! 

Updates include easier-to-use references to layouts and views (using the new Grasshopper.Rhino types). Drafthorse works exceptionally well with the new query pages component from the Rhino ribbon, which can synchronize with the active document to keep your definition updated.

Check out the revised set of examples on food4Rhino...

RhinoArtisan 5.4 Release: Dynamic Panels & Curator Library

RhinoArtisan is one of the most innovative Rhino plugins for jewelry designers and manufacturers.

New in RhinoArtisan 5.4

• Dynamic Panels: Personalize your interface for an intuitive workflow.
• Curator Library: Manage your designs efficiently.
• New commands: Scale by Center and Gems Orientation: Touchless alignment of gems on curves.
• Responsive Pave: Real-time spacing for easier stone placement.
• Translation improvements.
• Minor performance enhancements and bug fixes.

Complete details about the new version...

Rhino for Marine by Pivot

Rhino for Marine / Three days

This course, organized by Pivot industridesign AS, will cover typical areas in marine design, kike surface modeling for hull shapes and superstructures with Rhinoceros. It introduces strategies for curve and polysurface creation specifically focused on the design of boats, ships, and floating structures. The course offers practical techniques to make the model quality better and the modeling easier.

Date: 6-8 March 2024

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Organizer: Pivot industridesign AS

Language: Norwegian/English Important: Bring your Windows or Mac laptop with a computer mouse to the course

Location: Bogstadveien 27b 0355 Oslo, Workhouse AS, third floor in Oslo, Norway

More information and registration ...

Introducing Vision Lidar

In the ever-evolving design world, transitioning from raw point clouds to polished Rhino projects has become smoother thanks to Vision Lidar. This groundbreaking solution seamlessly converts point clouds into vivid, color-enhanced meshes directly within the Vision Lidar software. This advancement offers architects, landscape architects, and urban designers an engaging foundation for their Rhino designs.

Key features

• Detailed Visual Representation: The colorized meshes not only preserve the precision of Lidar data but also provide a detailed visual representation of landscapes, terrains, and urban spaces, setting the stage for informed design decisions.
• Real-time Design Feedback: Vision Lidar empowers you to make real-time design decisions with immediate feedback on changes, enhancing your ability to seamlessly explore and refine your projects.
• Collaborative Possibilities: Share your colorized meshes effortlessly with interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration among architects, landscape architects, and urban designers.

More information...

Getting to know… Modern Metal: Fusing aesthetics and precision

Modern Metal is an American company that specializes in creating bespoke metal panels and vent covers for architectural projects. Led by Annie Kantor, founder and Director of Design, Model Metal recently decided to integrate ShapeDiver and craftOS into their operations.

In this interview, you will discover the journey of Modern Metal and how they went from outsourcing their technical drawings to creating most drawings in-house. As Annie discusses their operational challenges, she highlights how this new tool has become a cornerstone in simplifying the process from design to order fulfillment.

This conversation will provide insight into automated design customization, real-time quoting, and the future of customer-centric digital interactions for Modern Metal.

Read the full interview...

Rhino3D + Grasshopper: Advanced Modeling Methods for Architects by Sabit

 

A new course organized by Sabit

Rhino3D + Grasshopper: 

Advanced Modeling Methods for Architects

This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring a seamless transition from learning to implementation. Learn how to create intricate designs, develop spatial concepts, and bring your ideas to life. Immerse yourself in the world of the latest trends in architectural design with us.

For whom?

For experienced architects, the course is an opportunity to broaden your horizons and raise architectural projects to a new level. For beginners, it is a solid basis for learning.

What will you learn?

• The basic aspects of the program's interface
• The practical applications of parametric design
• How to work in 3D space
• How to automate manual design tasks to make your work more efficient

Date: 26 February 2024
Form of studies: Online
Schedule: 10 lessons of 45 minutes
Language: Polish

    

Complete details ...

Intact.Simulation is now compatible with Rhino 8

Intact.Simulations's new version (V2024.02.05_2.0.0) is now available to download. This update includes significant feature enhancements based on your input and continuous development efforts to improve your user experience. Intact.Simulation for Rhino Grasshopper V2.0 is supported on Rhino 8 only.

The notable updates are:

• Compatibility with Rhino 8.
• Automatically run simulations after changing a parameter. Please note this feature is only accessible in Rhino 8.
• List of materials as input to a ComponentBlock.
• Lists of boundary condition loads as input.
• Advanced Capabilities.
• Bug fixes and general improvements to enhance the user experience.

List of new features and bug fixes.

Download the update...

Northern Star by Lasvit

In the heart of bustling central Hong Kong stands The Holborn, a residential building that serves as a beacon of modern living amidst the city's dynamic landscape. Among its many charms lies a captivating feature known as Northern Star, an ingenious lighting and site-specific installation that illuminates the building's lobby with a celestial grace.

Crafted by Rado Hrcka, a visionary 3D designer from Lasvit, Northern Star embodies the fusion of artistry and technology. Using Rhino and employing a block-in-block methodology, Hrcka meticulously brought his vision to life. "The initial block is the glass component itself and the second block is 1/8 of the whole composition. The 1/8 block is copied 7 times around the middle base point, making up the whole design", explains Hrcka. "After that, the editing is done in real time. It is the fastest and easiest way to work on this type of composition and it enables us to have perfect control and prevent the collision of components." 

The installation isn't just a mere fixture; it symbolizes warmth and guidance, designed to welcome residents home with open arms. As one steps into The Holborn's lobby, they are greeted by the gentle glow of Northern Star, serving as a friendly celestial guide that beckons them towards the comforts of home.

Discover more projects done by Lasvit using
 Rhino and Grasshopper...

Rhinozine - February Issue

---

Our February issue is filled with exciting content you don't want to miss.

The Barcelona Collection:
A fusion of technology and tradition in Spanish jewelry, an intersection of artistry and innovation.

Kinetica’s Triumph at Expo Dubai:
A 140-meter diameter video mapping dome was created with creativity, precision, and adaptability.

Jewelry Design Challenge:
A digital fabricator project that's both fun and interesting using Grasshopper as a design tool.

2D Technical Drafting with Rhino 7 & 8:

Drafting is the "language of industry": a technical way of communicating ideas and designs through drawings.

Land Kit:
Design landscapes more efficiently by implementing computational design workflow.

Elevate Your Grasshopper Game:
Here are some valuable tips, tricks, and resources that you may find helpful for Grasshopper.

Books Discovery:

Fundamentals of digital drawing, 3D modeling, and visual programming in architectural design by Frank Melendez.

Coupon Corner:

Discover many coupons and save big! (Valid from February 5 to April 5, 2024).

Access our collection of magazines!

VisualARQ 3 beta released!

VisualARQ 3 beta is now available

This first beta version works on Rhino 8 and is only available for users with a VisualARQ license. While in beta, only the Rhino 8 installer will be published, but the final release will be available for both Rhino 7 and Rhino 8 (for Windows).

Some of the new features include a level manager, a table report panel, buildings with boundaries, reflected ceiling plans, guides, a clash report panel, a profiles manager, and many more!

*If you don’t have a license, we offer a free upgrade to VisualARQ 3 if you buy VisualARQ 2 from January 2024 until VisualARQ 3 ships.

If you have a VisualARQ license, try VisualARQ 3 beta here...

Rhino 8 for Mac: Speed Enhancements - Video by Simply Rhino UK

 
Rhino 8 for Mac – Speed Enhancements

This Simply Rhino video focuses on Rhino 8 for Mac and looks at the performance enhancements offered by this latest Rhino version (v8) and the interface changes it brings.

Viewport Responsiveness and Raytraced Rendering

It’s fair to say that the performance of Rhino 7 for Mac lagged significantly behind its Windows counterpart, most notably Viewport responsiveness and Raytraced rendering times.

The great news is that Rhino 8 for Mac fixes these issues and, as you can see in Simply Rhino's video, is 20 times faster for some tasks than Rhino 7.

More info...

Video...

BEAM (Rhino + BIM) now available for Rhino 8

BEAM: Enhance Your BIM Modeling


Bring the power of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Rhino® with BEAM.

Extend Rhino geometry with BIM data and export to Autodesk® Revit™ or IFC 4.

Bring your designs to life with BEAM's advanced Rhino BIM capabilities. 

BEAM creates informed geometry inside Rhino, giving you complete control over your design process.

​Easily manage your objects, materials, and custom parameters using the intuitive Panel. All your information is saved within the document, making it easy to maintain and update your models over time.

​With BEAM, you can create complex, information-rich models with just a few clicks. Collaborate and deliver on any project with confidence, knowing that your models are accurate, up-to-date, and ready for the next stage of your workflow.

More info at BEAM and on food4Rhino...

Cyberstrak Modeling - New Plugin for Rhino 7/8:

Cyberstrak Modeling is a new plugin for Rhinoceros. 

It contains functionality for the creation and modification of NURBS geometry and meshes like:

• Modeling of NURBS control vertices
• Smoothing of Curves, Surfaces, and Mesh areas
• Surface blend creation
• Creation of Nurbs surfaces on selected Mesh areas

Focus is easy and intuitive usability. So, all modeling commands offer a local Undo/Redo, allowing easy comparison of different work stages.

There is also integrated analysis functionality that helps judge the current geometry's quality. In addition, analysis commands are available like:

• Sections through geometry
• Curvature analysis of Curves and Surfaces
• Graphical deviation between objects (e.g., deviation display between surface to a mesh)
• Analysis of transition quality between matched curves or surfaces

The analyses are following associatively all geometry modifications and will be dynamically updated during the modeling process.

More info at www.cyberstrak.com and on food4Rhino...

Rhino Student Suite *Academic Offer*

Attention students! We are excited to inform you about the Rhino Student Suite. A special offer for you!

When you purchase the Rhino 8 educational license or educational upgrade, you not only gain access to Rhino's robust design software tools but also receive five complimentary courses as part of this educational package, which includes:

- Introduction to Rhino
- Rhino Intermediate
- Step-by-step Introduction to SubD
- 2D Technical Drafting with Rhino
- Rendering with Rhino

Buy the Rhino 8 educational license or educational upgrade below:

Take advantage of this learning opportunity! 

Note: This offer is only available on the McNeel Miami online store in the Americas.