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'''Rhinoceros''' (typically abbreviated '''Rhino''', or '''Rhino3D''') is a [[commercial software|commercial]] [[3D computer graphics software|3D computer graphics]] and [[computer-aided design|computer-aided design (CAD)]] application software developed by Robert McNeel & Associates, a privately held, [[Employee stock ownership plan|employee-owned company]] that was founded in 1980 in the United States. Rhinoceros geometry is based on [[non-uniform rational B-spline|NURBS]] mathematical model, which focuses on producing mathematically precise representation of curves and [[freeform surface]]s in [[computer graphics]] (as opposed to [[polygon mesh]]-based applications).
'''Rhinoceros''' (typically abbreviated '''Rhino''', or '''Rhino3D''') is a [[commercial software|commercial]] [[3D computer graphics software|3D computer graphics]] and [[computer-aided design|computer-aided design (CAD)]] application software developed by Seattle, WA-based Robert McNeel & Associates, a privately held, [[Employee stock ownership plan|employee-owned company]] that was founded in 1980. Rhinoceros geometry is based on the [[non-uniform rational B-spline|NURBS]] mathematical model, which focuses on producing mathematically precise representation of curves and [[freeform surface]]s in [[computer graphics]] (as opposed to [[polygon mesh]]-based applications).


Rhinoceros is used in processes of computer-aided design (CAD), [[Computer-aided manufacturing|computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)]], [[rapid prototyping]], [[3D printing]] and [[reverse engineering]] in industries including [[architecture]], [[industrial design]] (e.g. [[automotive design]], [[Shipbuilding|watercraft design]]), [[product design]] (e.g. [[jewelry design]]) as well as for [[multimedia]] and [[graphic design]].<ref>[http://www.novedge.com/products/2217 Rhino 4.0 - Robert McNeel & Associates]</ref>
Rhinoceros is used in processes of computer-aided design (CAD), [[Computer-aided manufacturing|computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)]], [[rapid prototyping]], [[3D printing]] and [[reverse engineering]] in industries including [[architecture]], [[industrial design]] (e.g. [[automotive design]], [[Shipbuilding|watercraft design]]), [[product design]] (e.g. [[jewelry design]]) as well as for [[multimedia]] and [[graphic design]].<ref>[http://www.novedge.com/products/2217 Rhino 4.0 - Robert McNeel & Associates]</ref>


Rhinoceros is developed for [[Microsoft Windows]] operating system and a [[Software release life cycle|beta version]] is available for [[OS X]].<ref>http://mac.rhino3d.com/</ref> A visual [[scripting language]] add-on for Rhino, [[Grasshopper 3D|Grasshopper]], is developed by Robert McNeel & Associates.
Rhinoceros is developed for the [[Microsoft Windows]] operating system and a [[Software release life cycle|beta version]] is available for [[OS X]].<ref>http://mac.rhino3d.com/</ref> A visual [[scripting language]] add-on for Rhino, [[Grasshopper 3D|Grasshopper]], is developed by Robert McNeel & Associates.


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Characteristics===
===Characteristics===
Rhinoceros is a primarily a free form [[Non-uniform rational B-spline|NURBS]] surface modeler. Rhinoceros' application architecture and open SDK makes it modular and enables the user to customise the interface and create custom commands and menus. There are dozens of plug-ins available from both McNeel and other software companies that complement and expand Rhinoceros' capabilities in specific fields like rendering and animation, architecture, marine, jewelry, engineering, prototyping, and others.
Rhinoceros is primarily a [[Freeform surface modelling|free form surface modeler]] that utilizes the [[Non-uniform rational B-spline|NURBS]] mathematical model. Rhinoceros' application architecture and open SDK makes it modular and enables the user to customize the interface and create custom commands and menus. There are dozens of plug-ins available from both McNeel and other software companies that complement and expand Rhinoceros' capabilities in specific fields like rendering and animation, architecture, marine, jewelry, engineering, prototyping, and others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rhino3d.com/resources/ |title=Rhinoceros Resources |publisher=Rhino3d.com |accessdate=2015-06-24}}</ref>


===File format===
===File format===
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===Compatibility===
===Compatibility===
Rhinoceros offers high compatibility with other software as it supports over 30 [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] file formats for importing and exporting.<ref>http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/5/help/en-us/index.htm#fileio/index_of_import_export_file_types.htm%3FTocPath%3DFile%2520I%252FO%7CFile%2520Formats%7C_____0</ref>
Rhinoceros offers high compatibility with other software as it supports over 30 [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] file formats for importing and exporting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/5/help/en-us/index.htm#fileio/index_of_import_export_file_types.htm%3FTocPath%3DFile%2520I%252FO%7CFile%2520Formats%7C_____0 |title=Rhinoceros index of import/export file types|publisher=docs.mcneel.com|accessdate=2015-06-24}}</ref>


The following [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] and [[image file formats]] are natively supported (without use of external plugins):
The following [[Computer-aided design|CAD]] and [[image file formats]] are natively supported (without use of external plugins):

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Rhinoceros
Developer(s)Robert McNeel & Associates
Stable release
5.0 Service Release.[1] / February 26, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-02-26)
Operating systemWindows (2000/XP/Vista/7/8) OS X (in development) [2]
Available inMultilingual
Type3D computer graphics, Computer-aided design
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.rhino3d.com

Rhinoceros (typically abbreviated Rhino, or Rhino3D) is a commercial 3D computer graphics and computer-aided design (CAD) application software developed by Seattle, WA-based Robert McNeel & Associates, a privately held, employee-owned company that was founded in 1980. Rhinoceros geometry is based on the NURBS mathematical model, which focuses on producing mathematically precise representation of curves and freeform surfaces in computer graphics (as opposed to polygon mesh-based applications).

Rhinoceros is used in processes of computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), rapid prototyping, 3D printing and reverse engineering in industries including architecture, industrial design (e.g. automotive design, watercraft design), product design (e.g. jewelry design) as well as for multimedia and graphic design.[3]

Rhinoceros is developed for the Microsoft Windows operating system and a beta version is available for OS X.[4] A visual scripting language add-on for Rhino, Grasshopper, is developed by Robert McNeel & Associates.

Overview

Characteristics

Rhinoceros is primarily a free form surface modeler that utilizes the NURBS mathematical model. Rhinoceros' application architecture and open SDK makes it modular and enables the user to customize the interface and create custom commands and menus. There are dozens of plug-ins available from both McNeel and other software companies that complement and expand Rhinoceros' capabilities in specific fields like rendering and animation, architecture, marine, jewelry, engineering, prototyping, and others.[5]

File format

The Rhinoceros file format (.3DM) is useful for the exchange of NURBS geometry. The Rhino developers started the openNURBS Initiative to provide computer graphics software developers the tools to accurately transfer 3-D geometry between applications. An open-source toolkit, openNURBS includes the 3DM file format specification, documentation, C++ source code libraries and .NET 2.0 assemblies to read and write the file format, on supported platforms (Windows, Windows x64, Mac, and Linux). The McNeel Wiki has more current information.

Compatibility

Rhinoceros offers high compatibility with other software as it supports over 30 CAD file formats for importing and exporting.[6]

The following CAD and image file formats are natively supported (without use of external plugins):

  • FBX
  • X_T (Parasolid, export only)
  • .3ds
  • LWO
  • STL
  • SLC
  • OBJ
  • AI
  • RIB
  • POV
  • UDO
  • VRML
  • CSV (export properties and hydrostatics)
  • BMP

When opening CAD file formats not in its native .3dm file format, Rhinoceros will convert the geometry into its native format; when importing a CAD file the geometry is added to the current file.

When AutoDesk AutoCAD's file format changes (see DWG file format for more information), the Open Design Alliance reverse engineers the file format to allow these files to be loaded by other vendors' software. Rhinoceros' import and export modules are actually plug-ins so they can be easily updated via a service release. Rhinoceros service releases (SR) are frequent and freely downloadable. Rhinoceros 5 SR10 can import and export DWG/DXF file formats up to version 2014.

Scripting and Programming

Rhinoceros supports two scripting languages, Rhinoscript (based on VBScript) and Python (V5.0+ and Mac). It also has an SDK, and a complete plug-in system. One McNeel plug-in, a parametric modeling/visual programming tool called Grasshopper, has attracted many architects to Rhinoceros due to its ease of use and ability to create complex algorithmic structures.[7]

Main article: Grasshopper 3D
An example of artwork modeled in Rhino and rendered in Flamingo

Plug-ins and add-ons

Commercial third-party plug-ins for Rhinoceros include:

Analysis
  • Scan&Solve for Rhino completely automates basic structural simulation of Rhino solids [8]
  • Diva for Rhino by Solemma LLC: Environmental analysis for buildings. The plug-in was initially developed at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University and is now distributed and developed by Solemma LLC.[9]
Rendering
CAM
  • madCAM by madCAM AB: Mould and Die CAM system for 2.5, 3, 3+2, 4 and 5-axis toolpath creation
  • RhinoCAM, RhinoART, Rhino3DPrint by Mecsoft: machining, rapid prototyping
Animation
  • Bongo integrated animation for Rhino 5 by Robert McNeel & Associates[14]
Miscellaneous
  • RhinoGold, RhinoNest, RhinoEmboss, Clayoo by TDM Solutions: jewelry, manufacturing, modeling
  • VisualARQ by Asuni CAD: BIM architectural modeling tool
  • RhinoWorks by Bricsys: Constraint-based parametric design in Rhino[15]
  • Shape Modelling for Rhino by Autodesk. Creation, analysis and modification of freeform surfaces[16]
  • T-splines for Rhino by Autodesk: T-splines modelling[17]

For an extended overview of additional plugins see http://www.rhino3d.com/resources/

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/5.0/sr/changes
  2. ^ http://www.rhino3d.com/mac
  3. ^ Rhino 4.0 - Robert McNeel & Associates
  4. ^ http://mac.rhino3d.com/
  5. ^ "Rhinoceros Resources". Rhino3d.com. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  6. ^ "Rhinoceros index of import/export file types". docs.mcneel.com. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  7. ^ "AEC Magazine - Rhino Grasshopper".
  8. ^ http://www.intact-solutions.com/scanandsolve/index.php
  9. ^ Official website. diva4rhino.
  10. ^ http://brazil.rhino3d.com/ Brazil
  11. ^ https://www.keyshot.com/
  12. ^ nVidia Iray for Rhino
  13. ^ http://www.autodesk.com/store/realtime-renderer-plug-in-for-rhino
  14. ^ http://bongo.rhino3d.com/
  15. ^ RhinoWorks at bricsys.com. 14 November 2014.
  16. ^ Shape Modeling plug-in for Rhino. Autodesk.
  17. ^ T-Splines at Autodesk.com. 14 November 2014.
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