Creating Archimedean Spirals

October 17th, 2008 2 comments
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Rhino Wiki
Summary:
Demonstrates how to create Archimedean Spirals using RhinoScript. (Rhino 4.0)
Answer:
In polar coordinates (r, Θ), an Archimedean Spiral can be described by the following equation:
r = a + bΘ
with real numbers a and b. Changing the parameter a will turn the spiral, while b controls the distance between successive turnings.

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Grasshopper version 0.5 available

October 16th, 2008 No comments

Grasshopper 0.5.0050 is now available for download from:
http://download.rhino3d.com/download_rel.asp?rel=400

This is quite a major new release (it’s been 3 months after all) which undoubtedly has many fresh bugs.

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Luxology Announces Rhino File Translator for modo

October 16th, 2008 No comments

http://www.luxology.com/

Direct Import and Export of Native 3DM Files Enhances Workflow for Artists Working in Industrial Design and Visualization; Free for Registered modo Users.

The Rhinoceros translator is for designers and engineers who want to use modo in conjunction with the Rhino software from Robert McNeel & Associates. The Rhino translator reads and writes .3DM files and works with the Mac and PC versions of modo software.

About modo

modo® is an innovative 3D modeling, painting and rendering software based on a flexible subdivision surface modeler and a fast high-quality renderer. modo‘s designer-friendly workflow and advanced toolset easily deliver enhanced productivity for 3D artists working in industrial design, design visualization, package design and marketing content development.

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Modeling Hair Dryer-Modern

October 15th, 2008 2 comments
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Author:

Modern

Url:

Billwang

Intro:

In this tutorial, Modern will told u how to make good use of the ‘network’ command.It is worthy of seeing this.

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hand_magnifier-Modern

October 13th, 2008 No comments
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Author:

Modern (Taiwan)

Intro:

In this tutorial Modern will try to make a characteristics handle. A little more difficult, but not complex.

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