Busted 10 Biggest Myths and Possibilities around Rhino 3D Software

1. Busted: 10 Biggest Myths and Possibilities around Rhino 3D Software Rhino (short for Rhinoceros) is a 3D Modeling software widely used in the fields of Architecture, Product, Furniture, Industrial and Jewellery Design. Developed by Robert McNeel Associates, it is an up and coming design visualisation tool that is slowly becoming a favourite of all creators. Now, ‘Rhinoceros’ can sound pretty daunting for a budding designer, but is that really the case? Let’s find out! [Read: Rhino of the Software Jungle: A Guide on When to Use Rhino] (Cover image) (i.materialise.com) https://i.materialise.com/blog/en/3d-printing-with-rhino/ [Alt Text: Illustration of a rhino] The Possibilities Truly endless! It isn’t possible to list down everything the software has to offer, but here are some of the things you can achieve with ease using Rhino 3D modelling. 1.Create Just About Anything It’s a plane, it’s a bird, it’s a superhuman flying robot! With more designers getting their hands-on 3D modelling tools for conceptualising, Rhino software provides a seamless interface and offers features that make it possible to model anything from a ship to a pen tip. The most complex of models can be effortlessly generated, which brings the creative tribe onto a single platform, catalysing collaborative projects.

2. Rhino for Architecture, automobile and furniture design (Source: poti-poti.org) http://www.poti-poti.org/cad-modeling-for-complex-geometries-and-free-form-surfaces-with- rhinoceros/ [Alt Text: Collage of parametric objects] [Read: 10 Fascinating Projects Created Using Rhino 3D You Need to Know About] 2.Best Friends with Other Software Formats A common problem we face while using any software is its compatibility with other formats. Rhino is not only compatible with numerous other software formats but can act as a bridge between two incompatible ones. The graphics from Rhino can be easily imported into other CAD, rendering or CAM formats, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted workflow. The more the merrier! (Source: pinterest.com) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/817684876090702237/ [Gif of a bollywood movie saying ‘We will not break this friendship’] 3.Not Just 3D, 2D Too! Why just model when you can draft too? Drafting with utmost precision and meticulous details is possible with Rhino. This detail-oriented software opens avenues for industrial, product and jewellery design, where the most minute intricacies cannot be overlooked. [Read: Top 7 Design Professions Which Use Rhino 3D] 4.Conceptualise AND Create Why stop at conceptualising when you can actually produce your designs? The compatibility of Rhino software with Prototyping, CAM and 3D printing opens a whole new range of possibilities for getting your virtual concepts out into the real world.

3. Conceptual art for 3D printing (Source: www.pinterest.com) https://www.pinterest.com/pin/562316703467043532/ [Alt Text: 3D visualisation of an organic object] 5.Best of Both Worlds You don’t need to have large pockets or heavy hardware to run Rhino. It is a high-value software well worth the investment. In the more recent versions, you can run the application with the minimum system configurations and see your designs roll without lag! 6.You Get What You See When you make any changes in any of the values in the model, you can immediately see the change before fixing the final value. This brings greater flexibility to your designs and is a true time-saver. Myths How different is hearing and actually knowing something? Here are some common misconceptions about Rhino that you need to see through: (Source: Gyfcat.com) https://gfycat.com/gifs/search/batman [Alt Text: Batman rubbing his chin]

4. 1.“It is only suitable for curvilinear designs” The truth is that any software that can make curvy structures can also make great straight lines. Rhino is conducive to all design styles, whether vernacular, minimalist, traditionalist, organic, or generative. You define the software, not the other way round! [Read: Interesting Trends in the Usage of Rhino 3D in the Indian Design Industry] 2.“You need to be great at math to model on Rhino” It is true that behind complex 3D models, there is complex mathematics. But that is not the concern for the designer, all thanks to Grasshopper, which is a plugin that comes along with Rhino. It closes the gap between the complex programming and graphic output of the software. However, you do need to know basic maths to engage with Rhino 3D Modelling. giphy.com https://giphy.com/explore/confusing [Alt Text: Man looking confused while calculating something] 3.“Knowing Rhino means knowing Design” Well, design is the product of the creator’s mind. Rhino is just a tool to visualise the creation as close to the real product. Knowing software is NOT equivalent to knowing design. 4.“Learning Rhino is a time-taking process” Not really! Even though Rhino has a ton of options to create the most diverse set of designs, it is not difficult to learn. Investing some time in understanding the basics of how it functions makes it a breeze to model just about anything in the software.

5. Animated Rhino Model (Source: gyfcat.com) https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AgonizingGreedyGroundbeetle-size_restricted.gif [Alt Text: A conical screw-like object created using Rhino 3D] While one among many, Rhino software is an application with a toolset and features unparalleled to any other. It is a plus for every designer to be able to use and manifest their ideas with a tool as powerful as this. If this sounds like something you would want to learn and use in your design process, don’t refrain from upskilling yourself. Check out this ultimate guide on Everything You Need to Know About Rhino 3D, and acquire the skills using Oneistox’s course on Rhino + Grasshopper 101.