Inside Rhinoceros 5 / Edition 4

by Ron K.C. Cheng

Overview

INSIDE RHINOCEROS 5, is a well designed introduction to using the latest version of Rhino. This book bridges the gap between theoretical and software-oriented approaches to computer modeling by providing a balanced presentation of theory, concepts, and hands-on tutorials. It begins with an overview of the Rhinoceros 5 interface and progresses to explore wireframe models and the construction of curves. This book contains an in-depth examination of surface modeling, taking readers step-by-step through surfaces construction using Rhino and discusses in detail solid modeling methods, rendering, engineering drawing, and outputting to various file formats. INSIDE RHINOCEROS 5, concludes with a set of projects aimed at allowing readers to apply Rhino in real world design situations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781111124915
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	04/09/2013
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Ron K.C. Cheng is head of the Engineering Design and Appreciation Unit of the Industrial Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has over thirty years of experience in the area of teaching and practical training. He is responsible for the centre's computer aided design, automobile engineering, and integrative project training. For the past ten years Mr. Cheng has designed and initiated the integrative project training programs which are now widely implemented in the centre's undergraduate and graduate practical training programs. His area of specialization is the application of various computer aided design tools, including finite element analysis tools and product data management tools and he is now working on several integrative automotive projects building three wheel cars as well as four wheel electric cars. In addition to teaching and training, Mr. Cheng has written nineteen books, including books on AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Desktop, Rhinoceros, and SmartSketch. He has also published a series of paper automata. Mr. Cheng has earned the following Degrees: ACP, LCP, Master of Science Degree and Master of Education Degree.

Table of Contents

Case Study 1.Bubble Car Case Study. Case Study 2. Jewelry Design Case Studies. 1. Rhinoceros Functions, User Interface, and Basic Operating Methods. 2. Rhinoceros NURBS Surface Construction and Manipulation. 3. Mesh Object Construction and Manipulation. 4. Object Transformation. 5. Group, Block, and Work Session. 6. Drawing Output and Data Exchange. 7. Rendering. Appendices: Digital Modeling Concepts and Construction Plane Concepts.