Macros, Scripts, Toolbars, and Workspaces
From Rhino User to Rhino User
It's all about sharing.
Introduction
Macros or scripts are, at their simplest, a string of Rhino commands and command options that allow you to create an automated sequence of operations. This script (sequence) can then be repeated at the “push of a button†or by typing an alias. For more complex scripting tasks, see RhinoScript.
For users desiring to share their macros or scripts here there are several possibilities: In the first part of the section there are links to external sites with scripts available. In the second part of this section, you may simply post individual scripts or macros. In the third part of the section, you may share custom toolbars or workspaces (.tb files). Last, at the bottom of the page, are links to pages explaining how to import, install and set up macros, scripts and toolbars.
For plug-ins, please visit the Rhino resources page , Rhino Labs , or go to some of the external sites listed in the first section below.
Uploads: How to upload files: Use the upload link at the bottom of the page. You can upload .3dm, .tb, .rvb, .zip files as well as the standard image formats. Once the file is uploaded, before you close the page, copy the link! - so that you can use it here when you post your description.
External sites with scripts available
Note: People who would like to have their site listed here please put a link and a brief description of what you offer. If you have a lot of scripts you would like to share and no website, we can create a page for you here.
David Rutten's Reconstructivism.net site Packed with amazing and wonderful tools!
Jess Maertterer's Rhino 3DE site Various scripts, plug-ins and tutorials
Off Broadway Rhino Scripts Page 30+ Rhino Scripts
Clement Greiners Scripts Page Scripts & RhinoScript Functions
G. C. Webster Scripts Page Scripts, workspace and macros. Enjoy!
Thomas Anagnostou Scripts Including GearGen (involute gears), Harmony (distribute), IsoMatch, etc.
Parametric Kite Design with Rhino An article at 2e5.com: using Python to generate Rhino scripts for parametric kite design.
Scripts or macros
Note: Here, users may simply post individual scripts or macros. If they are longer than a few lines, for space purposes, I suggest you upload a .txt or .rvb file and simply post a link to it here, again with a short description. See link at bottom of page for installation instructions.
Named View Manager v0.7.1 by Mattias D'Hooghe
Named View Manager aims to replace and extend the standard Named Views dialog box.
It lets you: add, rename and delete Named Views; restore Named Views in quick and fancy ways; attach Layer States to Named Views; attach “CPlanes” to Named Views; create live slideshow presentations! See readme text in .zip file for install instructions
Custom intersection script by Emilio Morello The script allows selection of two sets of objects and returns the intersection curves between the sets without the intersections within each set.
Drawer script for carpenters/interiorbuilders by Tobias Nagel
With this script you can create and edit classic (grooved or rebated) drawers with front and back pieces inbetween the sides. All measurements will be calculated based on the available space inside the cabinet and material and drawer rail thickness.
See the included manual for installation and usage instructions.
Smart Target and Level Camera scripts by Sam Page The Smart Target scrip will note the state of Project Osnaps and Disable Osnaps, turn project off if its current state is on, and turn Osnaps on if they are off, let you select your new target, then return Project and Disable Osnaps to their original respective states.
The Level Camera script takes out any roll that is in the camera, and set the target z value equal to the camera z value.
Fit Volume Scales selected solid (closed polysurface) object to given volume in litres. Currently, script works with unit settings to millimetres, metres or no units.
Macro Collection Various small user-created macros for automating tasks and speeding up your workflow
Inverter v1.0 by Daniel Piker This inverts objects with respect to any given sphere. Inversion is a mathematical way of turning things inside out. See txt file in zip for instructions
Peter Harris' tools I turned my scripts into a plugin (using Monkey) so now there's just one plugin with many commands, making setup easy.
Dimension Layer Tools by Don Lewis Includes 5 commands for creating and manipulating layers to keep your dimensions on.
Custom Toolbars
Custom Workspaces
Tutorials and instructions
How to create macros A basic tutorial on writing macros (scripting of Rhino commands)
How to set up macros and scripts to run in Rhino It's easy! This page explains how to do it.
How to import new toolbars into your workspace How to install toolbars downloaded here or from other sources, as well as how to export toolbars for sharing