What is the Cloud Zoo?
- A cloud-based license management system that:
- Allows you to use Rhino by logging into the Cloud Zoo using your Rhino Account.
- Allows you to track and manage your licenses and users. (www.rhino3d.com/licenses)
- Keeps track of the licenses you own. (www.rhino3d.com/licenses)
- Manages your licenses across multiple computers and users. (Run anywhere your license allows)
- Allows you to use Rhino on multiple machines as long as you abide by the license agreement.
- A new option: It does not replace the existing license key system or Zoo. You can continue to use them.
Requirements
- A Rhino Account (Create one at accounts.rhino3d.com).
- Add your Rhino 6 license key to the the Cloud Zoo
- An Internet connection when starting Rhino (you can disconnect afterward).
Benefits
- No need to deal with license keys when using Rhino.
- Use Rhino on multiple machines with ease.
- Rhino keeps working when you’re not connected to the Internet (an infrequent connection is required).
How to use the Cloud Zoo:
To switch from a standalone license:
- From the Tools menu click Options.
- In the Options dialog box, click the Licenses page.
- Click the Change your license key button.
- In the Licensing dialog box, select Login.
- Log in to your Rhino Account when prompted, and grant access for Rhino to access the requested information from your account.
If you don’t have a license key for Rhino:
- In the Licensing dialog box, select Login.
- Log in to your Rhino Account when prompted, and grant access for Rhino to access the requested information from your account.
You will know you are logged in by clicking the Help menu then clicking About Rhinoceros - you’ll see your avatar and username on the splash screen.
FAQ
What if I want to switch back to standalone?
- Remove the license from Cloud Zoo.
- From the Tools menu click Options.
- In the Options dialog box, click the Licenses page.
- Click the Change your license key button.
- In the Licensing dialog box, select Enter your license key, enter your license details, then click OK.
What if I want to have a different Cloud Zoo user use Rhino on my computer?
- At the Command prompt, type Logout to log out of your Rhino account.
- Follow the steps in “How to use Rhino Accounts Licensing,” above.
Questions, feedback? Please ask!