For those just starting out in Rhino, here's an overview of the user interface. Navigation of viewports and toolbars are among the topics covered. (3 minutes)
Get started modeling with Rhino 5. Kyle Houchens will show you how to use a fictional design brief to model a water bottle in Rhino. (52 minutes)
The User's Guide includes tutorials and samples covering interface, basic commands, surfaces, solids, drafting, and image tracing.
The Level 1 Training Manual covers many of the most common challenging model shapes. Use this manual to learn the techniques to solve these challenging shapes. (PDF and Models)
The Level 2 Training Manual covers many of the most common challenging model shapes. Use this manual to learn the techniques to solve these challenging shapes. (PDF and Models)
Rhino modeling expert Kyle Houchens will show you how to model in Rhino 5 using the SketchUp-hods of pulling faces and edges. (1 hour)
James Carruthers will show his basic modeling work flow, as well as a few advanced tricks for modeling complex freeform shapes in Rhino.(1:07 hour)
Eighteen chapters on how to set up the interface, how to use the drawing, editing, modeling and transform tools including the new Gumball tools(270 videos)
Visit our video channel to see all the tutorials we have created to help you use Rhino more efficiently.
Find a class close to your location to get live instruction from authorized Rhino trainers.
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Additional tutorials, books and training materials written by various experts.
Brian James of McNeel aims to quickly get you up to speed with the user interface of Rhinoceros for Mac. (4 minutes)
Learn about Rhino for Mac in a 9 part tutorial by Kyle Houchens. This tutorial covers interface, sketches and surfaces in true to life workflow.
Most operations you will do in Rhino require you to select one or more objects. Learn how here. (Online Help)
A common way of working is to draw curves then use surfacing commands to create surfaces from those curves. (Online Help)
This tutorial introduces the concept of drawing curves and one method of creating surfaces from those curves. (Online Help)
This tutorial demonstrates creating surfaces from profile curves using lofts, sweeps, and extrudes. (Online Help)
This tutorial demonstrates point-editing techniques including moving and scaling control points. (Online Help)
This example shows how to use Rhino to model a simple mechanical part. Then create the 2-D line drawing and modify dimension text. (Online Help)
Learn the basics of Rhino and how to model a simple firestation in this Rhino Live session. (2 hours)
Download the Getting Started & Online User's Guide. Includes tutorials and samples covering interface, basic commands, surfaces, solids, drafting, and image tracing.
In this three part video tutorial using Rhinoceros for Mac, learn to 3D model and render an earring design.(3 videos)
Get the benefits of live instruction without the travel. Now available for Rhino for Mac
Find out the latest from the people that have the most experience with Rhino for Mac. (Community Forum)
Kyle Houchens shows you how to model ear buds working from a hand-sketched design brief. Kyle keeps it lively as he models 'free style' in Rhino. (40 minutes)
This section covers modeling a smooth handle form for later detailing and material breakouts. (7 part series)
Learn how to quickly create an adjustable desk lamp using v5 Rhino, Brazil and Neon. (35 minutes)
James Carruthers will show his basic modeling work flow, as well as a few advanced tricks for modeling complex freeform shapes in Rhino.(1:07 hour)
Whether you are printing your own design, or trying to prepare someone else's model, Kyle's techniques will help you get the model printed as soon as possible. (9 part series)
Rhino 6 includes advanced real-time rendering modes. Use these modes to create quick, high quality renderings for design presentation.
Brian James also explains the details on materials and texture mapping. (14 minutes)
The Level 2 guide covers many of the most common challenging model shapes. Use this guide to learn the techniques to solve these challenging shapes. (PDF and Models)
Learn how to create a parametric system of simple shelves in this beginner Grasshopper tutorial for industrial designers. (22 minutes)
In this quick video tutorial, learn the basics of using the Gumball manipulator in Rhino 6.(3 minutes)
In this Rhino 5 tutorial, learn how to model a smooth intersection between multiple pipe surfaces. (10 minutes)
Rhino will create a backup file of your work each time you save. Learn how to turn a .bak file into a Rhino .3dm file (1:30 minutes)
The Rhino V5 installer will display a log file when the installation process fails. This log file is very helpful to our technical team support in solving any problems you may have. (Article)
Model Tolerance and Units in Rhino effects nearly every command. Learn how to configure tolerance to help you model as efficiently as possible.(8 minutes)
Work more efficiently and set up templates in Rhino. Templates can automatically set defaults in new models you create.(14 minutes)
A huge list of helpful videos covering many projects and workflows in Rhino. (Video Collection)
Find solutions to the most popular technical questions through our Rhino Tech Tips blog. (Blog)
In this Rhino video tutorial you'll learn two methods for modeling flare or scoop details.
In this Rhino 5 tutorial, learn how to model a smooth intersection between multiple pipe surfaces. (10 minutes)
In this Rhinoceros video tutorial you'll learn to model a simple scroll form like those you might see in fine woodwork or on jewelery (10 minutes)
Learn some techniques for modeling a pair of headphones using the v5 beta of Rhinoceros. (2 part series)
SmartTrack is a modeling aid that displays temporary reference lines and points in the Rhino viewport. We will use it to locate dimensions and draw curves. (4 minutes)
Learn the Cage Edit command. This is a rough screen recording of GoToMeeting with a customer. Kind of fun. No Audio: Silent Movie style. (2 minutes)
In this tutorial you'll learn how to model several different 3D textures using Rhino. (18 minutes)
Model Tolerance and Units in Rhino effects nearly every command. Learn how to configure tolerance to help you model as efficiently as possible.(8 minutes)
Rhino 5 now has many more advanced display options that can be configured to create more advanced, real-time display modes. (article and samples)
Wondering how to get started with Grasshopper? Look no further. Spend an some time with the creator of Grasshopper, David Rutten, to learn the fundamental of Grasshopper. (13 part series)
Spend an some time with the creator of Grasshopper, David Rutten, to learn one of the key concepts of Grasshopper, data trees. (6 part series)
Want to learn how others have been using Grasshopper to generate architectural forms and fabrications? Here is a great list of in depth tutorials on Grasshopper. (Web page)
Our Generative Jewelry and Fashion Design community is for designers who are exploring new shapes using generative algorithms. (Web site and community)
Using digital design and fabrication techniques for furniture can lead to some creative pieces. See here how others are experimenting with form and shape. (website/community)
Learn how to create a parametric system of simple shelves in this beginner Grasshopper tutorial for industrial designers. (22 minutes)
Learn how to slice an existing Rhino model into a series of flat puzzle pieces using Grasshopper.
A great list of tutorials on using Grasshopper in many practical situations (Web page)
The greatest resource available for anyone using Grasshopper, the Grasshopper community of users. Go here to meet the real experts. (Web community)
Rhino 6 includes advanced real-time rendering modes. Use these modes to create quick, high quality renderings for design presentation.
Vanessa Steeg also looks at the basics of the built in material library and creating your first materials.(10 minutes)
Brian James also explains the details on materials and texture mapping. (14 minutes)
Learn how to adjust UV mapping and texture space for your models in v5 Rhino.(12 minutes)
Decals are textures and images placed on the model in a specific singular location. These have been updated for Rhino 6.
Learn how to create displaced mesh objects using procedural textures in Rhino 5. Displacements can be used for rendering purposes or extracted and edited for fabrication. (18 minutes)
A powerpoint presentation overview of Rhino 5 drafting and layout features.(11 minutes)
This extensive tutorial steps you through the setup of a linewieghts, linetypes, dimensions and printing. (PDF File)
Details are views into the model that are arranged on a layout. Learn how to align the views in the layout.(Article and Video)
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use Section Tools in Rhino. Create dynamic sections through your model and use them in your layouts. (8 minutes)
Learn how to unroll, print out and assemble a 3D model from a sheet of paper.(12 minutes)
Additional utilities, tutorials, training materials for drafting and layout in Rhino 5.(Web page)
Whether you are printing your own design, or trying to prepare someone else's model, Kyle's techniques will help you get the model printed as soon as possible. (9 part series)
Learn how to unroll, print out and assemble a 3D model from a sheet of paper.(12 minutes)
Teach, learn and share different methods of fabrication for industrial designers, architects, and engineers (Web site)
Tips and techniques for using Rhino to prepare files for laser and waterjet cutting.
Learn how to slice an existing Rhino model into a series of flat puzzle pieces using Grasshopper.
Using digital design and fabrication techniques for furniture can lead to some creative pieces. See here how others are experimenting with form and shape. (website/community)
Learn how to create displaced mesh objects using procedural textures in Rhino 5. Displacements can be used for rendering purposes or extracted and edited for fabrication. (18 minutes)
Grasshopper, the world's most beautiful programming language, is now a full-fledged part of Rhino.
In Rhino 6, we have refined features and smoothed out small quirks making Rhino much more refined.
In this quick video tutorial, learn the basics of using the new Gumball manipulator in Rhino 6.(8 minutes)
Rhino 6 includes advanced real-time rendering modes. Use these modes to create quick, high quality renderings for design presentation.
With major changes to Rendering, Materials, or just plain capturing the viewport, it's now easier and faster to present, discuss, make decisions, and iterate.
Rhino's new display pipeline is faster, more stable, and uses features found on modern graphics hardware, like GPU sensitive shaders and memory optimizations.
We've refined many parts of the documentation workflow, from a completely reworked annotation-style interface, to better DWG support, and RichText throughout.
Make2D has been completely rewritten to provide faster, better, cleaner, more customizable results.
Rhino ART Phil Cook of Simply Rhino UK looks at significant improvements and features in Rhino 6
Rhino 6 brings major improvements to our free SDKs, with API refinements, better documentation, and more access to Rhino commands from Grasshopper.
Find out more about Rhino 6 licensing options including the new Cloud Zoo making licenses easier to administer.
Rhino 6 contains many enhancements. Thanks to more than 40,000 beta testers, we were able to field test and refine Rhino 6, making it the most stable version ever.
Take a quick look at the new features and improvements in Rhinoceros 5. (25 minutes)
RhinoScript is a scripting tool based on Microsoft's VBScript language. With RhinoScript, you can quickly add functionality to Rhino, or automate repetitive tasks.
Python is a modern “programming language”, it is typically easier to learn and use than other non-scripting style languages. Yet it is quite powerful.
(VB.NET/C#/Python.NET) RhinoCommon is meant to be version 2 of the Rhino.NET SDK, and it improves on the design and implementation of the current SDK.
RhinoMobile is a C# .NET library for the development of 3D, cross-platform, mobile applications.
The Rhino C++ Software Development Kit (SDK) provides the tools to customize and extend Rhino with direct access to its geometry, graphics system, and command definitions
The openNURBS Initiative provides CAD, CAM, CAE, and computer graphics software developers the tools to accurately transfer 3-D geometry between applications.
Rhino 5 contains more than 3,500 enhancements. Thanks to more than 40,000 beta testers, we were able to field test and refine Rhino 5, making it the most stable version ever.
Additional Developer Resources and technology to solve the design problems facing you.
Find a class close to your location to get live instruction from authorized Rhino trainers.
Get the benefits of live instruction without the travel. Find a class in your time zone and take the class from the comfort of your desk.
Join us online at our Rhino Live webinars where rhino experts will show you how to get started with Rhino.
If you need a custom class, here is a list of resources that offer that service.
If you are a teacher and want to know how best to integrate Rhino 5 into your classroom, here is a list of teacher workshops available for you.
This training follows the Rhino 5 Level 1 training guide. Lessons cover the Rhino user interface, curve, surfaces, control point editing, and solid modeling. (Cost US$ 159)
The official Rhino Level 2 Training. Learn Rhino's advanced features like surfacing, rebuilding, fairing, and repairing problem models. (Cost US$ 199)
This training follows the Rhino 5 Level 1 training guide on the Mac platform. Lessons cover the Rhino user interface, curve, surfaces, control point editing, and solid modeling. (Cost US$ 149)
Get started with generative modeling in Rhino 5 using the Grasshopper add-on to Rhino 5 for Windows. (Cost US$ 159)
This series explores the intermediate concepts of generative modeling using the Grasshopper. The class applies these concepts to intermediate design and development concepts. (Cost US$ 179)
Learn to use the PanelingTools plug-in for Rhino 5. PanelingTools helps generate 2D and 3D cellular patterns and populate them over rectangular grids. (Cost US$ 125)
Discover who uses Brazil and why. Learn how to create, assign materials and use libraries, how to output your rendering for superb quality and efficiency and much more. (Cost US$ 99)