DUSPviz 3D workshop
Session #2: Rhinoceros for Urban Planners
Mesh (polygonal) vs NURBS
RhinoPurpose
Mesh uses polygons to represent models – SketchupNURBS represents surface with mathematical curves - Rhino
Rhino’s primary purpose (for urban planners) is to build a 3D mock-up scheme of new urban developments
RhinoPurpose
Rhino can also be used to makePlans, 2D&3D Diagrams, and Perspectives
RhinoPurpose
RhinoInterface
Toolbar1
Drafting Options2
Viewports3
Properties and Layers5
RhinoInterface
THE COMMAND LINE
Rhino is a script-based program.Understanding the nature of the script language is important!
Pay attention to the follow-up sentences and options in the command line.
To Zoom In & Out To Pan To Rotate Viewin the PERSPECTIVE view
roll mouse wheel
CTRL+ Move Mouse
Right click & drag(in the TOP, FRONT RIGHT view )
Right click & Rotate
SHIFT + Right click & drag(in the PERSPECTIVE view )
RhinoNavigating
*tip: Always start drawing in the TOPviewport, with PROJECT option checked
RhinoDrawing Objects
Set as Ghosted OR Shaded mode1
Project ON2
*tip: Type in horizontal length and then vertical length for exact dimensions
RhinoDrawing Objects
Draw a rectangle using ‘Rectangle’ tool
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*tip: Always use ‘Polyline’ instead of ‘Line’
RhinoDrawing Objects
Draw a rectangle using ‘Polyline’ tool
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Ortho ON2
Explore different Snap options3
RhinoObject Selection
vs
Selecting from right to left selects every object that is touching the selection box
Selecting from left to right selects every object that is within the selection box
RhinoManipulating Objects – 2D
Copy Rotate set Scale Split Join
Select an object
ENTER to con rm
Specify a point to copy from
Specify a point to copy to
Hit ESC to terminate
Select an object
ENTER to con rm
Specify a point of the center of
rotation
Type in an angle / Specify the rst reference point
Specify thesecond reference
point
Select an object
Type in a distance to o set
Click inside oroutside of box
Select an object
ENTER to con rm
Specify a point of the center of
rotation
Type in an angle / Specify the rst reference point
Specify thesecond reference
point
Select an object
ENTER to con rm
Type in ‘P’ to split by Points
Specify points to split curve
ENTER to con rm
Select objects to join
ENTER to con rm
The KEY Commands - 2D
ENTER to con rm
RhinoManipulating Objects – 3D
The KEY Command – ExtrudeCRVto make buildings
Extrude Box is di�erent than Extrude Rectangle.Use Extrude Box to get all faces of the element.
RhinoManipulating Objects – 3D
The KEY Command – Scale1Dto alter the height/width of a building
RhinoManipulating Objects – 3D
The KEY Command – Boolean Seriesto make elaborate building shapes
Boolean command series is probably the only command that you’d need to make diverse building shapes.
Think about the Venn Diagram you learned in school. The principle is exactly the same.
RhinoBefore you start…
Always check your drafting options
Project ON
RhinoLayers
This indicates the layer you are currently working on
Create a new layer1Lock layers other than your newly created one2
RhinoExercise
Your task : create a building right next to the Kendall Hotel.
RhinoSaving views
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In this step, we are setting up bookmarkof our view so we can refer to it later.
RhinoMaking a Plan
Unlock all the layers 1
Select all objects2
Type in ‘Make2D’ and ENTER3
Check4
In this step, we are creating a top-down2D view of our 3D model.
RhinoMaking a Plan
Type in ‘Export’ and ENTER1
Select .ai2
*tip: Select all the objects you are exporting and Join before exporting
RhinoMaking a Plan
RhinoMaking a Plan
*tip: Vary the lineweightof each layers to give depth to you plan.
What is great about this plan is that it has scale & layers
You might need to adjust your artboard (Illustrator drawing area). To do this go toFile -> Document Setup -> Edit Artboards. Adjust the artboard to �t the extent ofyour model.
RhinoMaking a 3D Diagram
2Select objects1
Type in ‘Make2D’ and ENTER3
Zoom Selected
RhinoMaking a 3D Diagram
*tip: Select all the objects you are exporting and Join before exporting
Type in ‘Export’ and ENTER1
RhinoMaking a Perspective
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RhinoMaking a Perspective
RhinoMaking a Perspective
RhinoMaking a Perspective
Type in ‘Print’ and ENTER1
RhinoMaking a Perspective
RhinoMaking a Perspective
RhinoRendering
RhinoTo start from scratch