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Table of Contents is the item to download.  Keep the pdf so it is accessible.  Click on a link or search the project posts with the 'search box'.

11x8.5 Layout tutorial  (architectural):

Create a Layout (architectural) pdf…

Inkscape will 'auto-trace' images to easily import into Rhino:

Inkscape Download page…

Model:  'Rhino Head' (image) downloaded from the internet.

It will probably be an 'Obj file' to 'import' into Rhino.

Series of 5 videos:   (Videos 4 to 6 minutes each)

Reduce Mesh count: Might not need to do this but…

New v7 command:   SelFontUse

Select annotation text in your model.  Rhino will display the names of the fonts used to create the text.

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Models, Notes, and Videos to help with Text Objects…

Step by step process, edit as needed

Download this word doc…

Download the latest V6 & v7 training manuals and models, click the link below:

Rhino v6+ Level one training manual and models

Rhino v6+ Level two training…

v6 Rhino notes:  Open the ...Finished model below. (It is a v5 Rhino model).  Run this command: 'Rendering' (opens the rendering panel). Go to the bottom  and click 'Reset to Defaults'.  Set the Perspective view to 'Rendered' display mode. Save the model with a new name.  Render the model. 

It is a fun model to render on the pc or the mac.  'Plastic' material works well, color orange, of course.…

This device is a necessary tool for your classroom metal lathe.     by Pete Sorenson

Click this link to:  …

GearGen:

GearGen download files by Thomas Anagnostou.    'Extract'…

Making a thick veneer & bookmatched layout

by Pete Sorenson

A downloadable document to get you started. It is created as if you might use your cnc router to…

Making Sine Bar downloadable document by Pete Sorenson

A tool for Layout and Set-up work  …

SubD model that is contoured, remapped, nested, and cut on a laser.    by Dave Weidkamp

The steps in fabrication are shown in the video (below)

Dave is paddling the kayak at the end of the video.…

Removable zero-clearance blade insert

Adjust sizes to meet…

v7 Rhino is very easy to install Polyhedron plugin:  

1 In rhino,  command:  'PackageManager'

2 Select RhinoPolyhedra

3 Follow prompts

4 Restart…

Gumball Lamp video

This is even better with the addition of the 'Extrude Ball' on the Gumball widget.   

ALL students & teachers should view this video and work along…

The Video:   Gumball Practice

The video…

Gumball advanced by Vanessa

This video will show you the enhancements

to the Gumball in…

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