Working with Other Apps

Tips and tricks for using Rhino with a variety of other applications

Rhino to/from Revit Workflow Simply Rhino UK shows you how to export solid models from Rhino to Revit and from Revit to Rhino.

And here is a brief tutorial Workflow: Rhino to Revit by HOK BIM Solutions.

Rhino to/from ArchiCAD Workflow

Rendering/animation/modeling programs Examples: 3D Studio Max, Cinema4D, RhinoMAN, Maxwell Render.

Illustration and drafting programs Examples: AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw.

Solid modeling and engineering programs Examples: Pro/E, SolidWorks, UniGraphics, PowerSHAPE.

CAM (computer aided manufacturing) programs Examples: PowerMILL, Surfcam, Mastercam, Visual Mill, RhinoCAM.

Rapid prototyping information

Basic CNC information

Design to milling Steps to get your 2D or 3D model data to your CNC mill.

Laser cutting information

Clay tools

Other applications

3D Toolpath Milling with the Taig CNC Milling Machine Nick Carter outlines the process of milling a part from Rhino on a taig mill.

Rhino and Google Earth Rhino 4 is able to export 3D models to Google Earth. Find more about the details and examples.


File Exchange to and from Rhino