{"id":13373,"date":"2017-01-26T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-26T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/rhinos-hidden-secrets\/"},"modified":"2022-08-17T15:19:27","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T19:19:27","slug":"rhinos-hidden-secrets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/practice\/tools\/rhinos-hidden-secrets\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Architect Guide: 11 Quick Tips and Tricks for Mastering Rhino"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cHey, how do you \u2026 \u201d or Dr. Google are ways to keep up with various how-tos in Rhino. Below we have compiled, with inspiration from Rhino\u2019s very own McNeel<\/a>, a list of 11 software tricks (see: “Tricks Are For Kids”), efficient workflows (see: “The Need For Speed”), and choices (see: “Choose Your Own Adventure) in Rhino to make your workflow that little bit smoother.<\/p>\n

Tricks are for kids<\/h4>\n

The Tab Key Locks a Vector in Any Direction<\/b><\/p>\n

If you hit the TAB key before your second click in the line function, tab will constrain to the direction (any) that you point your mouse. Note: the SHIFT key functions the way in the x-y-z direction. The tab key will do this anywhere and with any command (requiring two points and a direction).<\/p>\n

A Shortcut to Trimming<\/b><\/p>\n

FILLET (or CHAMFER) will trim lines, with a radius of zero (select trim and join corners) without having to select the curves in trim. Fillet remembers settings so use chamfer instead if more convenient.<\/p>\n

Switch Back and Forth Between Two Views Quickly<\/b><\/p>\n

Undo and redo views with HOME and END keys.<\/p>\n

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The Need for Speed<\/h4>\n

Drag and Drop Multiple Files of Any Type Into the Rhino Task Bar<\/b><\/p>\n

Drag and drop multiple files of any type into the task bar; then, choose from open, insert, import, or attach.<\/p>\n

Save Entire Workflows Using Scheme<\/b><\/p>\n

Aliases, appearance and colors, toolbar layout, command defaults, dialog box positions, mouse settings, render settings, and shortcuts can be saved using schemes. It\u2019s like you never left! You can do this for multiple schemes for different types of workflows.<\/p>\n