Introduction to Modeling with T-Splines in Rhino
In this Rhino tutorial, we'll utilize a powerful polygon-modeling T-Spline plug-in within Rhino 5. Software required: Rhino 5, T-Splines 3, KeyShot 4.
What you'll learn
In this Rhino tutorial, we'll utilize a powerful polygon-modeling T-Spline plug-in within Rhino 5. We'll go over the commonly-used commands to make and manipulate our meshes, as well as convert between NURBS and polygon surfaces. By the end of this Rhino training, you'll have a vast knowledge on how to build complex, organic surfaces using T-Splines. Software required: Rhino 5, T-Splines 3, KeyShot 4.
Table of contents
- Reviewing the T-Splines Interface 10m
- Using the Convert and Pipe Commands 10m
- Discussing Primitives and Extrude Commands 8m
- Exploring the Symmetry Command 10m
- Administering the Thicken Command 9m
- Utilizing the Weld, Merge, and Bridge Commands 9m
- Using the Match Surface and Soft Manipulate Tools 10m
- Importing Our Reference Images 8m
- Blocking out Our Helicopter 9m
- Shaping in Our Details 10m
- Adding Edge Loops 8m
- Building Simple Primitives 9m
- Modeling the Turbine Engine 11m
- Creating the Rotor Component 9m
- Utilizing Simple Pipe Tools 8m
- Modeling T-Spline Meshes 9m
- Using Sub-D Shapes for Modeling 11m
- Utilizing Radial Symmetry 10m
- Creating Simple NURBS Curves 8m
- Extracting ISO Curves 11m
- Using Simple Tube Extrusions 10m
- Lofting Curves to Build Connectors 11m
- Offsetting Curves 9m
- Modeling the Radar 11m
- Finalizing the Radar 9m
- Extruding Cylinder Shapes 11m
- Projecting Curves on the Main Body 12m
- Creating a Beveled Cylinder 7m
- Adding Seams to the Body 11m
- Exporting to KeyShot 8m
About the author
Jean Gorospe has worked in the design industry for the past 13 years for a wide variety of companies, including jewelry, video games, and fabrication studios. His skills encompass everything from hi-res character modeling, CAD modeling for jewelry prototyping, and digital sculpting for CNC production. He lives and currently works for David Webb as Senior CAD Designer in New York City.