Rhino 6 for SketchUp Users (how to use Rhino like SketchUp.)

[@sezinun5819]

I was a rhino user who is thinking of using sketchup for fast simple modeling. But now that I saw this video I think I will try doing this instead. Thank you!

[@NatesStudioDesk]

cool glad to hear to it! Rhino is a lot better!

[@michaelvision360]

@@NatesStudioDesk As a long time SU user, and don't get me wrong, I appreciate the sophistication of Rhino, but from a speed, and construction accuracy standpoint. Not only can you go faster in SU, create awesome BIM data, but you can deliver working drawings as well. I am taking the plunge into Rhino, loving what you can do with GrassHopper. But so far, I am not blown away.

[@InspiredScience]

@@michaelvision360 - It's been over a year, I'm curious if you ever made the switch to Rhino (to the point you were as proficient as you are in Sketchup) and if so, your thoughts?

[@sethocohen]

Jhon Snow teaching Rhino---F*ck yeah!!!

[@aldyrinaldy6876]

Exactly what i need, thank you so much!

[@joshuanormanrusso-batterha5644]

'view capture to file' is the easiest way to save out those views. Faster than printing, but let's you up the resolution higher than a screen snip

[@asmapatel234]

Thanks so much....looking forward for more rhino tutorials.

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Thank you, if there are any other tutorials that you would like to see and would be helpful, please let me know.

[@InspiredScience]

Nate, thank you for the great content. Can I ask, is there any sort of force-axis in Rhino (similar to arrow-keys in SketchUp)? I'm trying to understand how you draw in open 3D perspective space (as opposed to drawing on a plane or snapping to existing points). None of the Rhino videos show this being done, despite this being the simple basis of drawing in SketchUp. Thank you in advance.

[@Iriesu]

Shift forces the axis in the X&Y and ctrl forces it in the Z direction

[@InspiredScience]

@@Iriesu - Thank you. Is there a difference between CNTRL to force to Z-axis -vs- the "elevator" feature? Thanks again!

[@Iriesu]

​@@InspiredScience Yes they are different, While holding control and moving the cursor up it's basically identical to the up arrow key in SKP. Elevator mode is when you hold ctrl and click another point, this forces the selection to allign to the selected point. Think of it as snapping to a horizontal guideline in SKP. Im sure I explained this horribly. But in summary : > Holding CTRL while moving your cursor WITHOUT CLICKING = SKP up arrow key > Holding CTRL while moving your cursor and CLICKING another point activates elevator mode relative to the clicked point. I invite you to try it it's very intuitive once u do it manually :)

[@InspiredScience]

@@Iriesu - Thank you SO much! Your insight has been extremely valuable. Every time I begin watching a video to learn Rhino, I get frustrated how every one of them (even the "for Sketchup" videos) always draw in one of the display-planes or on an object and I've never witnessed one drawing in perspective as is common in SketchUp. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your input or how helpful it has been. One more quick follow-up. In SketchUp terms, I believe your CTRL + CLICK could be referred to as "UP + Inferencing" in SketchUp. Based on that, I'm guessing SHIFT + CLICK might be X/Y + Inferencing based on your prior post? I'll re-install Rhino now and give this SketchUp-to-Rhino migration another shot, thanks to you :)

[@lega3855]

thanks a lot to sharing ur knoledge here, i really apreciate ur work here on youtube tq very much

[@KRISTAPSSVEISBERGS]

Simple tutorial but really useful.

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Thanks krstaps, let me know other tutorials you would like to see.

[@KRISTAPSSVEISBERGS]

@@NatesStudioDesk Hi. I am wondering are you using rhino for technical drawings as well? I have tried to work with Vsual arq plug-in but after ralizing that dimensions are not following assigned geometry i stoped using it. For technical drawings i am ending up using revit. And currently i am struggling with rhino integration in my workflow. Even new version with sub-d tools somewhat brings question where i can use it in practical architects work. I found useful your explenation on groups and blocks in rhino. It would be cool to see your work flow for one project from start to end. When yiu use rhino and when you draw by hand or use other software. Thanks Kristaps

[@foursixfour]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Awesome thank you. Please check out other videos on the channel, hopefully they will be helpful. And let me know if there is anything your would like to see or learn.

[@positivesoulfood]

You can also right click the viewport name then go to capture then select file

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Thank you!

[@c.f.5117]

Very simple but quite handy. also agree about rendering issue even using vray. apart lumion any other advice? perhaps unreal engine?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Blender is a great program, open source, and there is a lot of features and things you can do with Blender.

[@c.f.5117]

​@@NatesStudioDesk Hi Nate. at the mo I just need a straightforward and not so power demanding as Lumion, D5 or Enscape... and so I probably I´ll go for Blender. Many thanks

[@user-tl5om1ow2b]

I have a problem extruding out the roof, it doesn't extrude out only the roof - the bottom of the shape is stuck to it. Also, when I pulled the building upwards at one corner, the grid on the side of the object dosen't match up on the different sides.

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Hi Jacob, First, this technique takes a little bit of experimentation in getting to respond, sometimes you have to make an additional edge or extrusion and then extrude that element. You have to make sure that it is a surface, and that you are actually using split face aka creating a line in the surface itself. When you select it, it should only highlight yellow above where you split it. It sounds to me like the surface was never actually split, or completed. I think I know what you are talking about with not matching up the grid and the first thing I can recommend is to rebuild surface if you need the surface to be divided diffrerently. the comand is "rebuild surface". I hope this helps, let me know if you would like to see a follow up video, or any additional videos.

[@mguany631]

this is really helpful!thank you!!

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Thank you, I will be posting more videos. Let me know if there is anything you would like to see.

[@tomasviani4852]

why is that snaping is precise while moving objects but it isnt when u are extruding a face of an existing solid ? this is what stucks me in skp because is really easy

[@tomasviani4852]

liked the video turorial :)

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Very good point, you can mess with snaps.. but yea not idea..

[@lega3855]

i saw u have an interest in archicad, is archicad and rhino is your primary 3d cad software right now ? would u consider to sharing something about archicad rhino grasshopper conection ?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Thank you. I have used both Revit and Archicad (right now the office I am in uses archicad so I have been focusing on that. I can make a video about the rhino grasshopper connection. There is not much out there and it’s taken me some time to learn the integration. It’s frustrating that you can’t create GDL objects natively from grasshopper, since GDL is an annoying script language. You could potentially only use Rhino, and if you wanted to make that more robust use visual arc as an add-on and forget the expensive softwares.

[@lega3855]

@@NatesStudioDesk hahah its so exciting to see ur humbled reply, u r really2 a man that really have a dedication to learn and sharring thankyou verry much, hope ur channel got growth so well u r kinda a great and kind guru thankyouuuu

[@lega3855]

@@NatesStudioDesk yeaaa thats true gdl is something really out of my mind and i really2 wanna learn it, yea i keep learning slowly but for sure i really focusing on advancing modeling and documentation. thanyou for ur knowledge that u share so i can learn something new without doubt

[@NatesStudioDesk]

@@lega3855 Thanks Digmotion! It would be great to see what you are doing to advancing documentation with Archicad. I'll let you know when I post some more videos on GDL.

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Hey made a video on ArchiCad Grasshopper Connection kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWqqkmSFqbSgo8U

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Also check out isometric diagrams in Rhino: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHbYfYOdorKqbdU

[@1visa961]

when I extrude or move an edge the original block stays there help !!!

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Can you share a screenshot. or describe in more detail what the issue is.Thanks

[@loreto8046]

the same!!

[@loreto8046]

im not sure but i think i figured it out, he splitface twice at that polysurface, so there are actually 3 polysurfaces on that side. 5:14 if u extrude 1 of 2 polysurface, than the original block stays, if u extrude 1 of 3 polysurface, then u can get an offset wall.

[@NatesStudioDesk]

@@loreto8046 Thanks for the explanation and comments loerto, looks like I should do follow up on these nuances!

[@davidhenriquecerqueiratrin7225]

CRRL + SHIFT + CLICK do not work here. Any ideia why?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Are you on a pc or mac?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Also do you have gumball on

[@davidhenriquecerqueiratrin7225]

@@NatesStudioDesk Nice! Well, let me ask u something. I work with Sketch. I do model of building in my company. We use Sketchup and we can do models very fast. A complete model. We are trying to find alternatives for the sketch. For more interoperability with revit. I'm trying Rhino, but by now I can't see that it can do the samethings in the same velocity. Do you have any video or something that I can learn how to do modeling in Rhino Faster?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

@@davidhenriquecerqueiratrin7225 I would recommend watching my rhino creativity course this will give a nice foundation and creative ways to leverage the tool based on how you work. You will get there in terms of velocity and speed, it’s a learning curve but over time you will appreciate the capabilities of drafting (curves/lines) and the integration into Revit is getting better and better. Every program will have their quirks and things that you wish they would incorporate but over time you see other ways to model and think about it. My recommendation is be proficient in as many tools as possible :)

[@factor.8795]

When I make a rectangle and I extrude, it only extrude the sides so it comes out hollow(no top or bottom), how do you fix this?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

First click the object and type "cap" If it says unable to cap, it means that your curves are either non planar, or intersecting. To fix this either type project curves to c-plane or draw new curves and make sure they are not intersecting. Additionally you can type "close curve"

[@factor.8795]

Nate's Studio Desk this worked great, but when I extrude further they still come out hollow. How do you get yours to just naturally come out boxed(like does it have to do something with the settings?)

[@NatesStudioDesk]

@@factor.8795 Great! I will make an additional video on this! But when you type in "extrude" there is an option that comes up which is "solid" make sure to click solid. After that it should do it by default. Let me know if that works. Thanks for the comments!

[@factor.8795]

Nate's Studio Desk ohhh, yeah taht worked. Sorry, I’m just very new to the software

[@NatesStudioDesk]

@@factor.8795 all good. Stay tuned for rhino weekly quick tips and tircks :) its nice to learn bit by bit, and be reminded of certain commands/operations etc. Please let me know if you run into other issues, or if you would like to see a specific tutorial.

[@antoniogabrieletrifone3408]

Hi buddy, do you know how to export file from rhino to skp? if I follow the stadard work flow, my model in skp is all merged. thanks

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Here Antonio, I made a video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opaZimiAe9yZppo I did a couple of tests to get the best result in sketch-up.

[@Mahm00dM0hanad]

Thanks a lot

[@fatemahimi9493]

if you component in sketchup and change the actor material, all the components are changed. how do i do that in rhino?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

You can use blacks, check out some of my videos on blocks in rhino playlist

[@NatesStudioDesk]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKmmmoN9p7ilg8k

[@PeterTatarinov]

Hello, and thank you for this tutorial. Really, it’s what I was looking for, to quit being afraid of migrating to rhino from SUp... One “little” question: as you make the doorway , you are using split surface command, while in SUp , and it seems more natural, one draws a rectangle that becomes a set of edges on the target surface and then you push it.... pretty simple. In rhino Is there a fast way to “split” surface with a curve, that might be a rectangle, too? Do you have to switch to another cplane to draw such a curve on a surface? Thanks.

[@NatesStudioDesk]

I will make a short video to answer your question. For now, I think drawing the rectangle in the right or front view and then using trim (command T) to create the opening. you would then be able to adjust those lines using the technique above.

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Hey Peter thanks for the comment, here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWnRfGewj6ineMU

[@stylianibranou1452]

Do you know how I can insert human figures in rhino?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

You can download 3d OBject STL or OBJ. I Will make a quick video on this too.

[@bhaveshshetty4709]

Make more video pls bro

[@bhaveshshetty4709]

Swiching skechup to rhino

[@NatesStudioDesk]

Thats a better title. I think I will just make a new video for that!

[@loreto8046]

4:04 how to draw a line that parallel with an existing line?

[@NatesStudioDesk]

First I would check your o snaps and see what you have selected. Typically I use shift, and in most cases it is on the x y and locks in. I would have to experiment what you can do on slanted lines. Let me know if there are any tutorials you would like to see.