Rhinoceros 3D: Introduction to 3D Modeling

Course Objectives

• Understand the basic interface and navigation of Rhinoceros 3D.
• Use fundamental tools to create and edit 3D shapes and models.
• Apply essential commands for modeling tasks such as drawing curves, surfaces, and solids.
• Organize and manage 3D objects within the software environment.
• Develop simple 3D models for various applications including design, architecture, and art.
• Export and prepare 3D models for further use in other software or for prototyping.

Schedule

Module 1: Introduction to Rhinoceros 3D

• Overview of Rhinoceros 3D and its applications
• Understanding the interface and workspace
• Navigating the 3D viewport (zoom, pan, rotate)
• Basic software settings and customization

Module 2: Basic Drawing and Sketching Tools

• Creating and editing 2D curves and lines
• Using snapping and object snaps
• Drawing basic shapes: circles, rectangles, polygons
• Introduction to layers and object organization

Module 3: Creating and Editing 3D Geometry

• Introduction to surfaces and solids
• Extruding, lofting, and sweeping curves
• Basic solid modeling commands (box, sphere, cylinder)
• Editing tools: move, scale, rotate, trim, join

Module 4: Organizing and Managing Models

• Working with layers and groups
• Managing object properties and visibility
• Using selection filters and commands
• Introduction to blocks and instances

Module 5: Basic Transformations and Modifications

• Moving, scaling, rotating objects
• Mirroring and array commands
• Basic boolean operations (union, difference, intersection)

Module 6: Exporting and Preparing Models

• Saving files and version control
• Exporting to common 3D formats (STL, OBJ, DWG)
• Preparing models for 3D printing or further processing

Module 7: Practical Project and Review

• Guided project to create a simple 3D model from start to finish
• Applying learned tools and techniques
• Troubleshooting common issues
• Course recap and next steps for further learning