Rhino 8 Upgrade

Rhino 8 Upgrade

Rhino 8 Upgrade

Updating to the current version of Rhinoceros 8 is available from any lower version of Rhino. The trial version cannot be upgraded. In the new version of Rhino3D, use Zoo Network License Manager or Cloud Zoo to share licenses. It's free.

 

  • License

    Upgrade

  • Licensing type

    Commercial

  • Validity

    Perpetual

  • Seats

    1

  • License

    Upgrade

  • Licensing type

    Commercial

  • Validity

    Perpetual

  • Seats

    1

Want to explore Rhino before you commit? Download a 90-day free demo of Rhinoceros 8

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  • System requirements
  • Previous Versions
  • Popular questions
  • Licensing Options
icon-windows For Windows

Processor

64 bit Intel or AMD

RAM

Min 8 GB

Free disk space

5 GB

Video card

Min 4 GB VRAM and OpenGL 4.1

Input Devices

Multi-button scrolling mouse SpaceNavigator 3D mouse support

Operating Systems

Windows 11, 10

icon-macFor Mac

Mac with Intel processor or Apple

Min 8 GB

10 GB

Min 4 GB VRAM and OpenGL 4.1

Multi-button scrolling mouse Support for 3D mouse SpaceNavigator and SpaceMouse Wireless

MacOS 12.4 (Monterey) or higher

Looking for previous versions? You can download Rhino below:
  • File Formats

    Title File extension   Read operation/Import Saving/Export
    Rhino 3D Model (except Rhino 1.x save/export).3dm++
    Rhino 3D Model Backup.3dmbak++
    Rhino Worksession.rws++
    3MF.3mf++
    3D Studio.3ds++
    AMF.amf++
    ACIS.sat+
    Adobe Illustrator.ai++
    AutoCAD Drawing.dwg++
    AutoCAD Drawing Exchange.dxf++
    COLLADA.dae+
    Cult3D.cd+
    DirectX.x++
    E57.e57+
    Embroidery.dst, .exp+
    Enhanced Metafile.emf+
    Encapsulated PostScript.eps+
    Geomview OFF.off+
    GHS Geometry.gf, .gft++
    GHS Part Maker.pm+
    Google Earth.kmz+
    GTS (GNU Triangulated Surface).gts++
    IGES.igs, .iges++
    Lightwave.lwo++
    Microstation.dgn+
    Moray UDO.udo+
    MotionBuilder.fbx++
    NextEngine Scan.scn+
    OBJ.obj++
    Object Properties.csv+
    Parasolid.x_t+
    PDF.pdf++
    PLY.ply++
    Points.asc, .csv, .xyz, .cgo_ascii,.cgo_asci, .pts+
    Points.txt++
    Raw Triangles.raw++
    Recon M.m+
    RenderMan.rib+
    Scalable Vector Graphics.svg++
    SketchUp.skp++
    SLC.slc++
    SOLIDWORKS.sldprt, .sldasm+
    STEP.stp, .step++
    STL (Stereolithography).stl++
    VDA.vda++
    VRML/Open Inventor.wrl, .vrml, .vi++
    WAMIT.gdf++
    Windows Medtfile.wmf+
    X3D.x3dv+
    XAML.xaml+
    XGL.xgl+
    Zcorp.zpr++
  • Network license

    The Zoo License Manager is used to distribute network licenses on the local network.

    Installing and configuring Zoo

    Download and install Zoo on the server. Make sure that TCP port 80 is open. Launch the ZooAdmin utility and add the Rhino license.

    Connecting to Zoo Server

    Select Use Zoo when installing Rhino, then specify the name of your Zoo server.

    If the application was previously installed with a local key, you need to change the authorization method.

    Start Rhino, select the menu item Tools → Options → Licenses. Select your Rhino license and click «Change license key». Close and restart Rhino. When starting the program, select «Use Zoo» button, then specify the name of your Zoo server.

  • Academic Versions

    For educational organizations, students, and teachers

    Benefits of academic versions of Rhinoceros

    • Full capacity of the commercial version;
    • Permanent license without time limit;
    • There are no restrictions and watermarks;
    • No additional fees for technical support;
    • Ability to upgrade the version at special prices if the license holder is still a student or teacher;
    • Ability to upgrade the version at commercial prices if the license holder is no longer a student or teacher;
    • Educational institutions — school, college, specialized school, technical school, university.

    LICENSE TYPES

    Single User License:

    • It is available to students, teachers and educational institutions;
    • One license per student or teacher;
    • Educational institutions can purchase as many licenses as they need;
    • It cannot be sold, shared or transferred to another user.

    30 User License (only for educational institutions):

    • A 30-user license allows you to use Rhino on computers in the same classroom/room. There is no need to connect to a local network;
    • Floating network license for 30 users. Requires LAN connection and Zoo license manager.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO CONFIRM STATUS

    Students:

    • valid student card;
    • a certificate affixed with the seal of the university stating that you are its student.

    Teachers:

    • teacher’s certificate;
    • a certificate affixed with the seal of the university stating that you are its teacher.

     Educational organization:

    • certificate of state accreditation;
    • license to carry out educational activities;
    • details of the educational institutions.
  • License activation

    You will need a Rhino account to use a non-machine license.

    Sign up for a Rhino account. After receiving the registration email, verify your account.

    After logging in to your personal account, go to the Licenses section. Next, click on your account name.
    On the license management page, click the Add license button. The Licenses section displays information about licenses.

    For holders of multiple Rhino licenses or an academic class (Lab) license, creating a team will be convenient. To do this, you need to create an administrator account, then create a command in this account.

    Next, you need to add a license to the team, then send email invitations to users using the Team Management -> Invite Members button.

    Install the Rhino software. When you first start the program, click the Login button and enter your account to activate the program.

  • Can I install my Rhino on more than one computer?

    The license agreement allows you to install Rhino on all computers that you directly control, provided that the license only runs on one computer at a time. Rhinoceros is licensed on a “simultaneous use” basis and not on a “per installation” basis.

    As stated in the license agreement, McNeel grants to you the non-exclusive license to use the Software on any computers owned by you so long as the number of simultaneous users does not exceed the number of licenses you own.

    You can not “loan” your Rhino to a friend or family member.

    You can use the free floating license manager the Zoo, to float a small number of licenses between a larger number of users.

  • Rhino Demo

    Click on the «Download» button and fill out the form with correct data. A key for 90 days and a link for the package installation will be sent to your email address within 5 minutes. Check your spam folder if you have not received an email.

Cloud License

Our recommended method is cloud-based licensing through a Rhino/Cloud Zoo account. This requires creating an online Rhino account and allows you to access Rhino 8 from any computer without entering a license key each time. You can also use Rhino for Windows and macOS on different computers without needing two separate licenses. The license key will be linked to your Rhino account just once. You don’t need to stay connected to the internet all the time – a weekly connection is enough. Additionally, you can create user groups to share a pool of commercial licenses with your team.

Single Computer - Offline Use

Prefer to install Rhino on a single workstation? During installation, click the gear icon on the first screen and select "This computer" to install the license for offline use.

Local Network License

The licensing method you select during the first installation can be changed later. For businesses with multiple users, Rhino offers network licensing, allowing access to a single license across multiple computers within your local network. Only one user can use the license at a time. Floating licenses can be managed using the free Zoo License Manager for Windows. Instructions and download links are available on the site.

You can also change your licensing method after installation if needed.

What’s new in Rhino 8

Rhino 8 offers new modeling tools such as ShrinkWrap, a significant speed increase for Mac users, SubD Creases, an improved PushPull working method, improved drawing tools, a highly customizable user interface, an accelerated rendering engine , new data types in Grasshopper and much more. Here are a few key innovations.

Development in rhino 8

ShrinkWrap: Get gold from the rubble

ShrinkWrap creates a sealed mesh around open or closed meshes, NURBS, SubD and point cloud geometries: ideal for creating meshes for 3D printing.

BuiltMac in

Build for Mac

Rhino for Mac is faster than ever, runs the same on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, and uses Apple Metal technology for display. With this release, the user interface on Mac is closer than ever to its Windows counterpart.

ShrinkWrap in rhino 8

SubDCreases

Anti-aliasing in SubD creates a feature between a smooth and a sharp edge without adding complexity to the SubD control mesh, great for creating chamfer-like features.

ModelingSimplified in rhino 8

Modeling simplified

Rhino 8 opens up new modeling workflows like PushPull and adds intuitive new features to Gumball, automatic control planes, and more.

ModelingSimplified in rhino 8

Trimming and Splitting

Rhino 8 introduces several trimming and splitting enhancements to support a variety of drafting and fabrication workflows.

ClippingSectioning in rhino 8

Presentation

Rhino 8 has an updated Cycles render engine, improved UV processing, improved procedural textures, a new display mode, and much more.

Grasshopper in

Grasshopper

Rhino data types allow you to create geometry with custom attributes, import additional file formats, manage blocks, use native materials in the graphics pipeline, create hatches and annotations, and many other advanced workflows.

Development Platform

Rhino 8 introduces a new code editor, support for CPython and .NET 7, significant improvements to our free SDKs, API refinements, and several major new features that broaden and deepen the foundations of the geometry development platform.

Development in

RhinoRefined

The new version contains new linetypes, improved Boolean operations for meshes, improved surface editing tools, and much more.
Check out the “What’s New in Rhino 8” documentation for a complete list and new command options.

Upcoming courses

Rhinoceros Basic Course
Rhinoceros Basic Course
  • On request

  • Online individually

  • 12 lessons of 1,5 hours

The 3D designer course includes techniques for creating 3D models based on NURBS geometry, preparing models for export, documentation and printing. The course is based on the official McNeel training program (developer of Rhinoceros).

At the test lesson, you will learn how the training goes and whether the acquired skills will be able to solve your problems. Then the teacher will teach a fragment of one of the lessons.

from $523,95

Rhinoceros Level 2
Rhinoceros Level 2
  • On Demand

  • Online individually

  • 12 lessons

The Rhinoceros Professional Course is a course dedicated to learning the tools of the Rhino 3D program, based on recommendations from McNeel.

At the trial lesson, you will find out how the training is conducted and whether the acquired skills will be able to solve your problems. Then the teacher will conduct a fragment of one of the lessons.

from $819

Jewelry design
Jewelry design
  • On Demand

  • Online individually

  • 12 lessons

With us you’ll learn to create 3D models of jewelry with varying levels of complexity and become a sought-after jewelry design specialist. The jewelry industry is here to stay, as beauty remains a driving force of humanity.

from $819

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