Rhino: File Management and Prototyping
1h 24mIntermediate2019-12-20
Authors
Dave Schultze
Industrial Designer and 3D Geek
Course details
Rhino is an advanced 3D modeling tool used in architecture and industrial design. In this course, you'll learn useful tools and techniques for managing your 3D files and upping your prototyping game. Instructor Dave Schultze explains how to create models that are easy to rend, prototype, and print with Rhino. Learn how to send files for review, export Rhino files for use in other programs, and convert files back and forth from Illustrator. Plus, learn Dave’s foolproof prototyping workflow for creating models for 3D printing.
Skills covered
Upgrade and MaintenanceRhinoRobert McNeel & AssociatesProduct and Industrial DesignIT Help Desk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
Introduction
- Creating easy to rend, prototype, and change models
File Management
- Send Rhino files
- Export Rhino files
- Use this layer and file system
- Import to Rhino from Illustrator
- Export from Rhino to Illustrator
Prototyping Workflow
- Prototyping, part 0 - Starting a new file
- Prototyping, part 1 - Scaling existing files
- Prototyping, part 2 - Design strategy
- Prototyping, part 3 - Project workflow
- Prototyping, part 4 - Closing the model
- Prototyping, part 5 - Troubleshooting naked edges
- Prototyping, part 6 - Troubleshooting naked points
- Prototyping, part 7 - Exporting for 3D printing