A little help with adapting to Rhino

Rhino Rhino for Windows
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Hello all, new to Rhino, coming from Shapr3D (due to cost) and Fusion360. I understand (I think) that Rhino doesn’t do parametric modelling. So I am slowly changing my workflow. I have 2 questions. The first is how to change the colour of the selected face (not using the properties panel) but to change any select face when I select it to show as a different colour in some kind of permanent setting. I am not asking to change the colours of all similar objects, just a single face as shown in the image, and secondly if there is a way to show the dimensions of that face (once again as in the attached image) without having to use box edit to show the dimensions. Any help would be appreciated. TIA

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You can achive it with enabling Sub-object filter, and fyi.

secondly if there is a way to show the dimensions of that face (once again as in the attached image) without having to use box edit to show the dimensions.

Please give it a try with DimArea and Dim by enabling Auto CPlane.

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Hi, you might also try changing the per face color by selecting it, then go to The properties panel and change the display color of that object(s).

There is also a way to color backside faces if you ever need that too. In options or viewport properties. Might be better to read up on where to find it. My memory fails me. —-Mark

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Hello AI S,

Hello AI S,

While as strictly defined the statement that Rhino is not parametric could be considered valid there are plug-ins and Grasshopper that further enhance the robust features / capabilities of native Rhino. I am going to refrain from further comment because there are many on this forum with expertise from who it would be monumentally more appropriate to expand upon on this facet of the Rhino stack. Including clarification / correction / criticism as indicated of this brief post.

Thank you,

Andy

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Excellent! Thanks :slight_smile:

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There’s also an essentials guide I made for surface modellers who are transitioning to Rhino from other CAD software. Might be useful, unless you’re already a seasoned surface modeller.