Inside Rhinoceros 3 (Book with CD-ROM)

by Cheng, Ron K. C.

• ISBN13: 9781401850630
• ISBN10: 1401850634
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-05
• Publisher: OnWord Press (Acquired Titles)

Summary

A balanced presentation combining theory, concepts, and tutorials is at the heart of this introduction to 3D computer modeling that is written to the latest version of Rhinoceros, Release 3. Special emphasis is given to understanding theoretical issues on NURBS (nonuniform rational B-splines) curves and surfaces as well as practical issues on the use of Rhinoceros to construct and design 3D free-form models. Real-world applications of NURBS modeling and step-by-step Rhino tutorials help acquaint novices with key features and functions of the software. Advanced users will enjoy the comprehensive nature of the material as a reference for using Rhinoceros to work on their industrial and engineering design projects.

Author Biography

Ron K. C. Cheng teaches a variety of CAD and other software courses at The Industrial Center of Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Digital Modeling and Rhinoceros	1	(29)
Introduction	1	(1)
Digital Modeling	1	(3)
Rhino Functions	4	(2)
Starting Rhino	6	(21)
Summary	27	(1)
Review Questions	28	(1)
Wireframe Modeling and Curves: Part 1	29	(82)
Introduction	29	(1)
Wireframe Modeling Concepts	30	(2)
Curves	32	(5)
Rhino Curve Construction Tools	37	(1)
Construction of Point Objects and Basic Curves	38	(70)
Summary	108	(1)
Review Questions	109	(2)
Wireframe Modeling and Curves: Part 2	111	(68)
Introduction	111	(1)
Point and Curve Construction and Analysis	111	(65)
Summary	176	(1)
Review Questions	177	(2)
Wireframe Modeling and Curves: Part 3	179	(32)
Introduction	179	(1)
The Construction Plane	180	(15)
Tracing Background Images	195	(3)
Digitizing Physical Objects and Using the MicroScribe Digitizer	198	(11)
Summary	209	(1)
Review Questions	209	(2)
Surface Modeling: Part 1	211	(50)
Introduction	211	(1)
Surface Modeling Concepts	212	(7)
Rhino Surface Modeling Tools	219	(1)
Constructing Planar Surfaces	220	(7)
Constructing Basic Free-form Surfaces	227	(23)
Constructing Derived Surface	250	(7)
Continuity of Contiguous Surfaces	257	(1)
Summary	258	(1)
Review Questions	259	(2)
Surface Modeling: Part 2	261	(54)
Introduction	261	(1)
Surface Editing Tools	262	(22)
Transforming Surfaces	284	(8)
Surface Analysis Tools	292	(9)
Use of Polygon Meshes	301	(12)
Summary	313	(1)
Review Questions	313	(2)
Solid Modeling	315	(36)
Introduction	315	(1)
Solid Modeling Concepts	316	(3)
Rhino Solid Modeling Tools	319	(22)
Editing Polysurfaces	341	(5)
Transforming Polysurfaces	346	(1)
Analyzing Solids	346	(2)
Summary	348	(1)
Review Questions	349	(2)
Digital Rendering and 2D Drawing Output	351	(66)
Introduction	351	(1)
Shaded Display	352	(4)
Digital Rendering	356	(1)
Rhino Renderer	356	(15)
Flamingo Renderers	371	(5)
Flamingo Materials	376	(25)
Flamingo Lights and Sunlight	401	(5)
Plantlife	406	(2)
Flamingo Environment Objects	408	(2)
Save Small	410	(1)
2D Drawings	411	(2)
Summary	413	(2)
Review Questions	415	(2)
Digital Modeling Projects	417	(82)
Introduction	417	(1)
NURBS Surface Modeling	418	(1)
Joypad Project	418	(17)
Electric Cable Project	435	(5)
Toothbrush Project	440	(12)
Medal Project	452	(5)
Toy Car Body Project	457	(21)
Toy Car Project	478	(7)
Shoe Project	485	(12)
Summary	497	(1)
Review Questions	498	(1)
Index	499