Rhino for beginners

What Rhino is, how to work precisely in its viewports, and how to draw and edit clean curves.

3 lessons · about 0.8 hours · free

Precision and curves

1. 1. What is Rhino?

   Rhino is a precise 3D modeller based on NURBS geometry, used for complex architectural forms, products, jewellery and marine design — and, with Grasshopper, for parametric design.

   • • Describe what Rhino is used for
   • • Understand the idea of NURBS geometry
   • • Know where Grasshopper fits

   12 min

2. 2. Interface, viewports and precision

   Rhino is command-line driven and designed for precision. Learn its viewports, snaps, construction planes and the Gumball so every point you pick is exact.

   • • Navigate the four viewports
   • • Use commands, options and repeat
   • • Draw precisely with osnaps, Ortho and coordinates

   16 min

3. 3. Curves

   Curves are the foundation of almost every Rhino model — surfaces are built from them. Learn the curve types, how control points shape them, and how to edit and clean them.

   • • Draw lines, polylines, arcs and circles precisely
   • • Choose between interpolated and control-point curves
   • • Edit curves with control points and degree

   18 min