===== Getting Started with Rhino 6 or 7 ======

> **Summary:** New to Rhino? Follow these tutorials to get you up and running in no time!

=====Contents=====

  * [[#Understanding the Interface]]
  * [[#Object Types in Rhino]]
  * [[#Selecting Objects]]
  * [[#Navigating in 3D Space]]
  * [[#Modeling Accurately]]
  * [[#Start Surfacing!]]
  * [[#Modeling the Real Stuff!]]

=====Understanding the Interface=====


Rhino 6 or 7 includes advanced real-time rendering modes. Use these modes to create quick, high quality renderings for design presentation.  For a basic understanding of real-time rendering in Rhino 6 or 7 watch this video (3'24 minutes):


[[https://vimeo.com/58212839|{{ :rhino:6:interface_v6_win.png?direct&650 |}}]]


=====Object Types in Rhino=====

| [[http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/usersguide/en-us/index.htm#html/ch-02_rhinoobjects.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____2|{{:rhino:6:object_types.png?300|}}]] | Learn about the nature of objects in Rhino and why this is important. |

=====Selecting Objects=====

| [[http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/usersguide/en-us/index.htm#html/ch-03_selectingobjects.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____3|{{:rhino:6:object_selection_2.png?300|}}]] | Learn about the different methods for selecting objects as well as how to add and remove objects from selection. |

=====Navigating in 3D Space=====

| [[http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/usersguide/en-us/index.htm#html/ch-03_selectingobjects.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____3|{{:rhino:6:viewport_navigation.gif?300|}}]] | Learn how to zoom, rotate and pan the view. Learn about Display Modes, different visualization styles for your scene. |

=====Modeling Accurately=====

| [[http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/usersguide/en-us/index.htm#html/ch-05_accuratemodeling.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____5|{{:rhino:6:model_accurately.png?300|}}]] | Learn the basics of how to model with precision from the start so models can be exported to other applications or serve for fabrication purposes. |

=====Start Surfacing!=====

| [[http://docs.mcneel.com/rhino/6/usersguide/en-us/index.htm#html/ch-06_surfacefromcurve.htm%3FTocPath%3D_____6|{{:rhino:6:surface_creation.gif?300|}}]] | Go through some of the main surface commands and learn how to create the freeform shapes you need. |


=====Modeling the Real Stuff!=====


So far, so good? You're then ready to join McNeel's Kyle Houchens for the fun part! Visit our Getting Started tutorials were Kyle walks you through his experience as a designer and modeler to create fun-looking, real-world objects in Rhino. |


[[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWIvZT_UEpWWjTMaa4cs14hGFzp8JRGji|{{ :rhino:6:corkscrew_2.jpg?direct&650 |}}]]