Basic 3D Modeling with Rhino

Topic 1. System Setup

• Why use Rhino?
• Using recommended hardware
• Customizing the interface 

Topic 2. Basic 3D Terminology

• Understanding curves, surfaces, and solids 
• Comparing Bézier curves, B-splines, and NURBS objects
• Comparing NURBS surfaces and mesh surfaces
• Setting measurement units and tolerance

Topic 3. Navigation and the Help System

• Exploring the new splash screen
• Introducing labels, tabs, and customization options 
• Choosing a shading mode 
• Navigating the viewport using panning, zooming, and rotating 
• Exploring help options

Topic 4. Introduction to the Interface

• Understanding Rhino's command philosophy and organization 
• Using toolbars, panels, and the pop-up menu
• Navigating the geometry menus
• Getting feedback using the command line and status bar
• Using the new Gumball manipulator 
• Using the Properties panel 
• Opening and saving files

Topic 5. Workflow Basics

• Setting Rhino preferences 
• Selecting objects: Why so much clicking? 
• Organizing a project using layers 
• Introduction to construction planes and grids 
• Performing basic transformations 
• Using the Named Position and Named View features 

Topic 6. Drawing: 2D Geometry

• Understanding lines and polylines 
• Building rectangles and polygons 
• Creating arcs, circles, and ellipses
• Drawing free-form curves: The key to organic modeling

Topic 7. Modeling: Basic Surfaces

• Dave's golden construction strategies: How to analyze and model like a pro
• Comparing different types of 3D surfaces
• Working with the two new types of curve extrusions 
• Extruding curves to create features in a model 
• Creating surfaces with lofts
• Using Revolve and Rail Revolve to create surfaces
• Using the Sweep 1 Rail or Sweep 2 Rail options 
• Creating complex surface shapes using Network Surfaces 

Topic 8. Modeling: 3D Solids (AKA Polysurfaces)

• Introducing solids
• Making solids with primitives
• Extruding curves to create solids without primitives 
• Editing solids with the Boolean functions
• Troubleshooting solids and Booleans
• Using the new solid control points 
• Utilizing the powerful sub-object select 

Topic 9. Modeling Aids

• Understanding Rhino's modeling aids
• Working with the Grid Snap and Grid Snap settings 
• Using the Ortho modeling aid
• Taking advantage of the Planar modeling aid 
• Working with object snaps in your workflow
• Using the cursor constraints 
• Using the SmartTrack and the new Selection Filter dialog

Topic 10. Editing and Transforming

• Editing corners with Fillet and Chamfer 
• Trimming and splitting
• Moving and rotating objects with the Drag and Nudge tools 
• Copying and pasting objects
• Understanding how Rhino uses Undo and Redo
• Grouping objects
• Scaling objects 
• Duplicating objects using the Mirror command
• Making copies and structured sets using arrays

HRDF Funding

Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs

1-     HRD Corp Grant Helper

How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses

2-     Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.

Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.

3-     First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my

Second, Click Application

4-     Click Grant on the left side under Applications

5-     Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications

6-     Click Apply

7-     Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply

8-     Scheme Code represents all types of training that suit the requirements provided by HRD Corp. Below are the list of schemes offered by HRD Corp:

9-     Select your Immediate Officer and click Next

10-  Select a Training Provider, then click Next

11-  Please select a training programme from the list, then key in all the required details and click Next

Select your desired training programme.

Give an explanation on why the participant is required to attend the training. E.g., related to their tasks/ career development, etc.

Explain the background and objective of this training.

Select a relevant focus area. For Employer-Specific Courses, select ‘Not Applicable’.

12-  If the training programme is a micro-credential programme, you are required to complete these 3 fields. Save and click Next

Insert MiCAS Application number

13-  Based on the nine (9) pillars listed below, HRD Corp Focus Area Courses are closely tied to support government initiatives towards nation building. As such, courses offered through the HRD Corp Focus Areas are designed to provide the workforce with skills required for current and future demands. Details of the focus areas are as follows:

14-  Please select a Course Title and Type of Training

15-  Select the correct type of training according to the actual type of training, or as mentioned in the training brochure:

16-  Please key in the Training Location and click Next

17-  Please select the Level of Certification and click Next

18-  Please follow the instructions and key in trainee details

19-  Click Add Batch, then click Save

20-  Click Add Trainee Details

21-  Please key in all the required details, then click Add

22-  Click Add if there are more participants. Once done, click Save

23-  Click Next

24-  Please key in the course fees and allowance details, then click Save

25-  Estimated cost includes the course fees/external trainer fees, allowances, and consumable training materials. Please comply with the HRD Corp Allowable Cost Matrix.

26-  Select Upfront Payment to Training Provider and key in the percentage from 0% to 30%. Then, click Save and Next

27-  Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer

28-  Add all the required documents, then click Add Attachment. Then, click Save and Submit Application

29-  Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.

The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.

• 3D graphics designers who want to learn Rhino
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Rabinath Kulasegaram: Rabinath Kulasegaram has an extensive knowledge and over 16 years of work experience in media field, such as Digital Graphics, Digital Painting, 2D Animation, 3D Modelling, Character animation, VFX effects, 3D Match move, Fluids, Dynamics effects, particles, Multimedia application development and Web Development.

He has extensive knowledge in lecturing creative media, Interactive web, multimedia, 3D Modelling, 3D animation, VFX and digital film making. He is now managing his own post production company.

He is constantly researching new CGI techniques and improving his knowledge and skills to use the latest CGI techniques with an efficient production timeline on projects.

Ehsan Mokhtari: Ehsan Mokhtari is an Architect and parametric designer, facade designer, and simulations in architecture background for the last 7 years. He is the designer of multiple projects in Malaysia and other countries and also he simulated multiple projects for human comforts as well. he has also been the tutor for last 5 years on different software such as Autocad, Rhino, Grasshopper and in different universities and institutes. Ehsan is a researcher on UPM in architecture faculty since 2018 and he's researching about human comfort in architecture.