http://wiki.mcneel.com/ 2010-03-17T12:55:01-07:00 http://wiki.mcneel.com/ http://wiki.mcneel.com/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-03-17T10:19:25-07:00 Mary Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/labs/home?rev=1268846365&do=diff " All Experimental Tools listed in alphabetical order." Some of these labs tools will not work properly without this update. If you have problems with any of the Labs Tools, please update these libraries: Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package ATL Security Update <http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=766a6af7-ec73-40ff-b072-9112bab119c2> text/html 2010-03-17T10:05:55-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/developer/sdksamples/rhinoobject?rev=1268845555&do=diff " Developer: C++ Summary: Overview of the Rhino 4.0 geometric object types." Question Is there a document somewhere describing the various objects available in Rhino 4.0? As in what they're constructed of, how their geometry is defined, and all that other good stuff? text/html 2010-03-17T09:16:53-07:00 Rajaa Issa http://wiki.mcneel.com/labs/panelingtools?rev=1268842613&do=diff " Summary: Rhino Plug-in for Paneling NURBs Surfaces and Polysurfaces. This is work in progress (WIP)" Background PanelingTools plugin helps generate 2D and 3D cellular patterns and populate them over rectangular grids. the plug-in supports intuitive design of paneling concepts as well as rationalize complex geometry into a format that is suitable for analysis and fabrication. The plug-in is closely integrated with Rhino 4.0 and is widely used for architectural and other building desig… text/html 2010-03-15T12:43:32-07:00 Steve Baer http://wiki.mcneel.com/developer/rhinoscriptimageextension?rev=1268682212&do=diff " Developer: RhinoScript Summary: A plugin which exposes the Microsoft GDI+ API to RhinoScript." Overview The Graphics Device Interface (or GDI) in Microsoft Windows is a base library for all platform graphics calls. Rhino supports a newer version of these libraries called GDI+ which enable the developer to use advanced drawing techniques such as anti-aliasing, transparancies, gradients and cleartype fonts. The essentials of GDI+ are now available for RhinoScripters through the use of this p… text/html 2010-03-15T10:29:24-07:00 Brian Gillespie http://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/licensemanagererrors?rev=1268674164&do=diff " Summary: Tips for resolving the dreaded “Unable to communicate with license manager” error." " Updated: Jan 12, 2010" A new reason has been determined that can also cause this error when running Rhino V4 under Vista or Windows 7. It has to do with a conflict with User Account Control. Right-mouse click on the Rhino V4 icon, and select Run as Administrator. If this solves the problem, then be sure to download and install Rhino V4 Service Release 7. Installing SR7 should fix the problem. -JB… text/html 2010-03-12T12:09:24-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/runasadmin?rev=1268424564&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: Solving the “Unable to open the service” error." Question I've tried to install the Zoo on a Windows 2008 Server and have problems with running the Zoo console. When I double-click on the Zoo shortcut, I get a Unable to open the service “ZooService” error message. On a Windows 2003 Server, it is working fine. text/html 2010-03-12T11:45:43-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/troubleshooting?rev=1268423143&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: Tips for solving problems related to the Zoo Workgroup License Manager." Overview The Zoo uses a simple, protocol-independent messaging technology called Mailslots to communicate with Rhino. Microsoft networks use mailslots messages in a variety of areas, including domain logon service. Mailslot messaging works on all modern Microsoft operating systems. Mailslot messaging works on both Workgroup networks and on Domain networks. text/html 2010-03-12T11:42:46-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/registrylookup?rev=1268422966&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: Tip for solving registry key lookup issue on x64 versions of Windows." Question I am running Rhino 4.0 on an x64-based verison of Windows, and I cannot get Rhino to find a Zoo using Registry Key Lookup. What gives? Answer Computers that are running an x64-based version of Windows use a different registry layout to handle both 32-bit and 64-bit programs. text/html 2010-03-12T11:42:16-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/slowzoo?rev=1268422936&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: Tip for solving a slow running Zoo server issue." Question The Zoo application running on my server seems to be running slowly. When I check the Zoo's log file, I see a number of Failed to write to client mailslot errors. What could cause this? text/html 2010-03-12T11:33:43-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/switchnodetype?rev=1268422423&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: How to switch Rhino from standalone node to workgroup node." Question To use the Zoo, does the user need to install Rhino as a workgroup node? Meaning, if he uses Rhino already as a standalone node and changes to using the Zoo, does he need to completely reinstall Rhino? text/html 2010-03-12T11:29:53-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/installation?rev=1268422193&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: Tips for installing the Zoo Workgroup License Manager." Overview The Zoo lets you share Rhino, Flamingo, Penguin, and Bongo licenses (CD-Keys) among users on the same network workgroup. Zoo 4.0 is designed to work with Rhino 4.0 CD-Keys as well as CD-Keys from earlier versions of Rhino, Flamingo, Bongo and Penguin. text/html 2010-03-12T11:29:36-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/products?rev=1268422176&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: Rhino and Rhino-related products and their compatibility with the Zoo." Supported Products The following McNeel products are supported by the Zoo license manager: Product Commercial Educational Educational Lab Rhino 2.0 Yes Yes No Rhino 3.0 Yes Yes No Rhino 4.0 Yes Yea Yes Flamingo 1.0 Yes Yes No Flamingo 1.1 Yes Yes … text/html 2010-03-12T11:25:47-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/multiplezoo?rev=1268421947&do=diff " Product: Zoo Summary: Enabling multiple Zoo server support." Question The Zoo License Manager service stops as soon as it is started. At one time, it was all working fine. I have reinstalled the Zoo software, but it still isn't staying up. The only thing I havent done is reboot the server and I can't do that during the day. Any thought are appreciated. text/html 2010-03-12T11:11:58-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/zoo/home?rev=1268421118&do=diff Overview The Zoo is a licensing service that lets you share Rhino, Flamingo, Penguin, Brazil, and Bongo CD-Keys among users on the same network. The Zoo is free! More Information Zoo Overview, Features, and Download Knowledgebase text/html 2010-03-12T11:00:46-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/sidebar?rev=1268420446&do=diff * Accurender * Bongo * Brazil r/s * Developer * Flamingo * Penguin * Rhino * Rhino Labs * Zoo text/html 2010-03-12T10:42:19-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/developer/dotnetplugins?rev=1268419339&do=diff .NET Framework Plug-In Development (Rhino 4.0 and 5.0) Rhino ships with the necessary components to enable Rhino.NET plug-ins on users computers. Plug-ins can be created with a compiler that compiles assemblies using .NET 2.0, including: * C# 2008 (including Express) - be sure to target .NET 2.0 * VB.NET 2008 (including Express) - be sure to target .NET 2.0 * C# 2005 * VB.NET 2005 * SharpDevelop 2.0 text/html 2010-03-12T10:37:29-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/developer/opennurbs/home?rev=1268419049&do=diff Overview The openNURBS Initiative provides CAD, CAM, CAE, and computer graphics software developers the tools to accurately transfer 3-D geometry between applications. The tools provided by openNURBS include: * A file format specification and documentation. * C++ source code libraries to read and write the file format. Windows, Mac, and Linux are supported. * Quality assurance and revision control. * Various supporting libraries and utilities. * Technical support. text/html 2010-03-12T10:32:49-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/developer/cplusplusplugins?rev=1268418769&do=diff Overview The Rhino Software Development Kit (SDK) provides the tools to customize and extend Rhino with direct access to its database structures, geometry, graphics system, and command definitions, and much more. All of our development tools are free, royalty free, and include free support! text/html 2010-03-12T10:20:33-07:00 Dale Fugier http://wiki.mcneel.com/developer/rhinoscript?rev=1268418033&do=diff Overview RhinoScript is a scripting tool based on Microsoft's VBScript language. With RhinoScript, you can quickly add functionality to Rhino, or automate repetitive tasks. Learning Resources * VBScript User's Guide and Language Reference, Microsoft * RhinoScript 101 Primer * RhinoScript.org * TechNet Script Center, Microsoft * Computational Design Solutions, Griffith and Snavely * Learning RhinoScript, EPFL - LAPA * RhinoScript Introduction, Podborsek, Snooks, and Stuart-Smith … text/html 2010-03-12T09:04:50-07:00 Brian Gillespie http://wiki.mcneel.com/labs/meshrepair?rev=1268413490&do=diff " Summary: Mesh Repair Wizard" Download MeshRepair Plug-in of July 30 Please note that this plugin works with Rhino V4 SR1 or higher. It will not load with SR0 Commands: The plugin has one command “MeshRepair”. It opens a dockable window.