Rhino 8 & Grasshopper 2026 User Guide: A Complete Practical Beginner Manual to 3D Modeling, Parametric Design, Computational Design, Scripting, Visualization, and Digital Fabrication - Couverture souple

BECKFORD, ADRIAN

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798194980444

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Master 3D Surface Modeling, Parametric Algorithms, and Digital Fabrication with the Definitive Hands-On Guide to Rhino 8 & Grasshopper 2026!

Are you tired of rigid CAD constraints, broken solid booleans, or complex scripting workflows? Whether you are an architect designing kinetic facades, an industrial designer creating ergonomic consumer electronics, or an engineer preparing models for CNC milling and 3D printing, Rhino 8 & Grasshopper 2026 User Guide is your complete, step-by-step masterclass.

Written by an experienced computational design practitioner, this practical handbook bridges the gap between intuitive free-form modeling and advanced parametric algorithms. Starting from foundational 2D vector drafting and NURBS surface mathematics, you will progress systematically through organic SubD sculpting, Data Tree orchestration, CPython 3 scripting, and automated BIM workflows.

What You Will Master Inside This Comprehensive Guide:

• The 4 Geometry Pillars: Demystify the mathematical differences between NURBS ($G0–G3$ continuity), SubD, Polygon Meshes, and Point Clouds so you always choose the right tool for the job.

• Direct Modeling & Accelerated Workflow: Harness Rhino 8’s game-changing tools—including interactive PushPull, Auto CPlanes, the enhanced Gumball, and SubD Creases.

• Watertight 3D Printing & Repairs: Turn messy scans, point clouds, and intersecting assemblies into production-ready solids using the ShrinkWrap and QuadRemesh engines.

• Grasshopper from Scratch to Mastery: Build algorithmic logic with confidence. Master visual components, domain remapping, attractor fields, vector math, and complex Data Trees (Graft, Flatten, Simplify, Shift Paths).

• CPython 3 & RhinoCommon Scripting: Write custom Python scripts inside Rhino’s unified Code Editor. Leverage NumPy data science pipelines and automate metadata via Attribute User Text.

• BIM & Interoperability: Integrate Rhino into Autodesk Revit using Rhino.Inside.Revit, generate automated $A1$ production drawing sheets with Make2D and Clipping Planes, and prepare nested cutting files for laser cutters and 5-axis CNC routers.

• Hands-On Real-World Projects: Apply your knowledge through dedicated step-by-step tutorials—including a precision mounting bracket, an ergonomic handheld device, a kinetic solar-tracking facade, and a complete cultural pavilion capstone project.

Who Is This Book For?

• Architects & Computational Designers seeking to master parametric massing, adaptive envelopes, and bi-directional Revit workflows.

• Industrial, Product & Jewelry Designers requiring flawless Class-A curvature continuity, ergonomic SubD handles, and photorealistic PBR rendering.

• Makers, Engineers & Digital Fabricators looking for reliable mesh repair, CNC unrolling, and 3D printing slicing preparation.

• Students & Beginners who want a clear, jargon-free curriculum that takes them from basic viewport navigation to advanced visual programming.

Stop guessing your way through complex nodes and broken surfaces. Turn your design visions into precision digital reality.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798194980444
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.es/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg