Display modes can be exported from Rhino for Windows and imported into Rhino for Mac. However, there is one step you may not be aware of. Rhino for Windows exports the INI in text format in UTF-16-LE. Programs on the Mac can not read this format.

After exporting the INI from Rhino for Windows, open in Notepad and save it as UTF-8 or ASCI. Then send it to to your Mac computer and import as a display mode. Below are the detailed steps.

1. In Rhino for Windows, go to Options → View → Display Mode.
2. Highlight this display mode and pick Export button.

1. Open the INI that you exported in Windows Notepad application.
2. Pick File → Save AS.
3. In the dialog, pick the format of UTF-8 or ASCI.
4. Change the name to reflect the format for identification keeping the .INI extension. (This is important for importing as a display mode.)
5. Transfer the file to the Mac (email, shared drive or dropbox.)

1. On the Mac, you will need to download a Text Editor like BBedit for Mac.
2. Open the INI that you exported in BBedit application.
3. Pick File → Save AS.
4. In the dialog, pick the format of UTF-8 or ASCI. Change the name to reflect the format for identification keeping the .INI extension.(This is important for importing as a display mode.) }}

1. Open to Rhino for Mac.
2. Preferences > Display Mode page > Gear icon.
3. Import the INI.
4. It will appear and you can now assign it to a viewport.

Questions? Email Mary Ann Fugier

10/26/20