Utilizing Extrudes, Lofts, and the Project Tool in Rhino
In this Rhino tutorial, we'll explore basic techniques in Rhino to create a relatively complicated measuring tool. Software required: Rhino 5.
What you'll learn
We'll use many simple techniques to build up the model starting with a 2D drawing using accurate measurements that will allow us to populate the 3D model quickly before adding colors to the tool. By the end of this Rhino training, you'll be able to use extrudes and lofts in your Rhino workflow. Software required: Rhino 5.
Table of contents
- Setting up Our Scene 10m
- Using Polylines, Curves, and Arcs 10m
- Adding Main Components in Our 2D Drawing 10m
- Defining Elements 11m
- Detailing Our Digital Display Unit in the 2D Drawing 11m
- Adding the Grip Area to the Digital Display in 2D 10m
- Adding Arrows and Text to the 2D Drawing 10m
- Adding Graphics to the Main Slider Bar in 2D 10m
- Adding Repetitive Shapes to Our Graphics 8m
- Adding Measurement Numbers to the Main Slider and Starting 3D 10m
- Trimming Curves Together for Enclosure 10m
- Tidying up 2D Curves and Referring to Imagery in Photoshop 10m
- Using the Curves Created in the Previous Lesson 10m
- Adding the Final Block in 3D 10m
- Finishing the Graphics and Cutting out a Plastic Element 7m
- Creating Angled Cuts and Adding Details to the Metal Parts 11m
- Starting Details on the Main Digital Display 10m
- Repeating the Cut Exercise to Emphasize the Technique 8m
- Adding Texture Grips to the Winders 10m
- Adding the Grip Section to the Display 10m
- Adding Bolt Sections and Finalizing the Rear Sliding Bar 9m
- Cutting a Groove for the Rear Sliding Bar and Adding Color to the File 10m
About the author
Adam Fairless has worked for the past 14 years in the Design Industry on a wide variety of product and automotive projects. His skills encompass everything from concept design and CAD modeling to final production of items at retail, on the road, and on the screen. He has lived and worked in England, Italy, Hong Kong, and the US and currently works for WowWee toys as Director of Product Development in California.