Could I send my model file so someone could help me or help me at least see where I went wrong? I had a submission which I missed because I had been struggling to create an axonometric with my model. I did the model, made a clipping plane to create a section that I would turn into a detailed Axonometric drawing. However I’ve been having so many issues with this. If I rotate the model it keeps fragmenting and breaking despite the fact that I have joined everything, the view of the model looks different in different views even if I edited clipping plane to make it the same, the axis keeps flipping and moving around, or Rhino keeps lagging and crashing. All of this meant that I missed my submission as it was too late to restart again or hand draw it. If I submit, it will be marked late and capped. I literally have the model done but its getting the axo with the details that I want. By the way, I’m using a HP windows laptop with Rhino 8 but the educational license.
You need to run systeminfo and post the results here, and preferably a model.
Systeminfo: Rhino 8 SR17 2025-3-7 (Rhino 8, 8.17.25066.07001, Git hash:master @ b14fcd901289f8715631debb308bc919a4988e07)
License type: Educational Lab License, build 2025-03-07
License details: Cloud Zoo
Windows 11 (10.0.26100 SR0.0) or greater (Physical RAM: 7GB)
.NET 7.0.0
Computer platform: LAPTOP - Plugged in [100% battery remaining]
Non-hybrid graphics configuration.
Primary display and OpenGL: AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD) Memory: 1GB, Driver date: 6-14-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 Compatibility Profile Context 24.10.20.240607
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 5 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port
Primary OpenGL: AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD) Memory: 1GB, Driver date: 6-14-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 Compatibility Profile Context 24.10.20.240607
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 5 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port
OpenGL Settings
Safe mode: Off
Use accelerated hardware modes: On
GPU Tessellation is: On
Redraw scene when viewports are exposed: On
Graphics level being used: OpenGL 4.6 (primary GPU’s maximum)
Anti-alias mode: 4x
Mip Map Filtering: Linear
Anisotropic Filtering Mode: High
Vendor Name: ATI Technologies Inc.
Render version: 4.6
Shading Language: 4.60
Driver Date: 6-14-2024
Driver Version: 32.0.11020.16
Maximum Texture size: 16384 x 16384
Z-Buffer depth: 24 bits
Maximum Viewport size: 16384 x 16384
Total Video Memory: 3965 MB
Rhino plugins that do not ship with Rhino
Rhino plugins that ship with Rhino
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Commands.rhp “Commands” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\WebBrowser.rhp “WebBrowser”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk.rhp “Renderer Development Kit”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoScript.rhp “RhinoScript”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\IdleProcessor.rhp “IdleProcessor”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoRenderCycles.rhp “Rhino Render” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk_etoui.rhp “RDK_EtoUI” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\NamedSnapshots.rhp “Snapshots”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\MeshCommands.rhp “MeshCommands” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoCycles.rhp “RhinoCycles” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Toolbars\Toolbars.rhp “Toolbars” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\3dxrhino.rhp “3Dconnexion 3D Mouse”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Displacement.rhp “Displacement”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\SectionTools.rhp “SectionTools”
It says it’s too big for me to insert here, but here is a view of the model
Rhino 8 SR17 2025-3-7 (Rhino 8, 8.17.25066.07001, Git hash:master @ b14fcd901289f8715631debb308bc919a4988e07)
License type: Educational Lab License, build 2025-03-07
License details: Cloud Zoo
Windows 11 (10.0.26100 SR0.0) or greater (Physical RAM: 7GB)
.NET 7.0.0
Computer platform: LAPTOP - Plugged in [100% battery remaining]
Non-hybrid graphics configuration.
Primary display and OpenGL: AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD) Memory: 1GB, Driver date: 6-14-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 Compatibility Profile Context 24.10.20.240607
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 5 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port
Primary OpenGL: AMD Radeon™ Graphics (AMD) Memory: 1GB, Driver date: 6-14-2024 (M-D-Y). OpenGL Ver: 4.6.0 Compatibility Profile Context 24.10.20.240607
> Integrated accelerated graphics device with 5 adapter port(s)
- Windows Main Display is laptop’s integrated screen or built-in port
OpenGL Settings
Safe mode: Off
Use accelerated hardware modes: On
GPU Tessellation is: On
Redraw scene when viewports are exposed: On
Graphics level being used: OpenGL 4.6 (primary GPU’s maximum)
Anti-alias mode: 4x
Mip Map Filtering: Linear
Anisotropic Filtering Mode: High
Vendor Name: ATI Technologies Inc.
Render version: 4.6
Shading Language: 4.60
Driver Date: 6-14-2024
Driver Version: 32.0.11020.16
Maximum Texture size: 16384 x 16384
Z-Buffer depth: 24 bits
Maximum Viewport size: 16384 x 16384
Total Video Memory: 3965 MB
Rhino plugins that do not ship with Rhino
Rhino plugins that ship with Rhino
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Commands.rhp “Commands” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\WebBrowser.rhp “WebBrowser”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk.rhp “Renderer Development Kit”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoScript.rhp “RhinoScript”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\IdleProcessor.rhp “IdleProcessor”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoRenderCycles.rhp “Rhino Render” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\rdk_etoui.rhp “RDK_EtoUI” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\NamedSnapshots.rhp “Snapshots”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\MeshCommands.rhp “MeshCommands” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\RhinoCycles.rhp “RhinoCycles” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Toolbars\Toolbars.rhp “Toolbars” 8.17.25066.7001
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\3dxrhino.rhp “3Dconnexion 3D Mouse”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\Displacement.rhp “Displacement”
C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins\SectionTools.rhp “SectionTools”
But it says my file is too big to place here
Here is a link to the model, I don’t know how well it works. But any help is appreciated.
Well your computer is really not up to spec for Rhino 8 and your video drivers are a bit old.
The main artifacts I see, however, are due to objects that overlap, or are near enough to it, that “flickering” as you rotate around.
What do I do to solve it? I want to stop the fragmenting when I rotate and ensure that the model volumes and appearance look the same in all the viewports. The aim is to use the section part of my model and turn that into an axonometric drawing. That is all I need/want to do.
What do I do to solve it? I want to stop the fragmenting when I rotate and ensure that the model volumes and appearance look the same in all the viewports. The aim is to use the section part of my model and turn that into an axonometric drawing. That is all I need/want to do.
How are you trying to output it?
I want to create an Axo drawing of it that I can transfer to Illustrator or AutoCad, where I can edit the line weights. Then, I’ll transfer that to my portfolio.
Okay so do your Make2d then see what sort of issues you have.
The issue I’m having right now is getting it into an Axonometic angle so that I can make it into a drawing that resembles an Axo drawing. I used several clipping planes to make a cut into the model so it looks like a section cut into it because I’m trying to make a detailed axonometric. But its the issue of rotating it and keeping all the geometry I’ve made from clipping cut, rather than it messing around, going missing and breaking or reverting back to its original model, and also making sure that the clipping plane or the model looks the same in all viewports. I haven’t done Make2d because I thought I have to do everything I said before using Make2d.
Can you borrow a computer that meets or exceeds Rhino’s minimum specifications and has an Nvidia video card with a driver from this month?
Also I’ve managed to rotate it even though it’s not copying the design I made with the clipping plane but oddly enough its clipped /cut in some parts. I followed a tutorial and this is it in an axonometric angle, but I don’t know if its right. This is before I have used Make2d
Hey also the problem now is the model is exploded in some parts and there are different pieces of the model outside of it. Should I start again in a different file with a copy I have made with the existing model because it seems nothing I’m doing is helping.
I can’t tbh. The model is now exploded and different parts are outside of it now, and the section cut of the model I made with clipping tool keeps reverting to its original look even though I’ve set the clipping planes to every view. Should I open a new Rhino template take a copy of the model and start again because I don’t know what to do and it seems no one understands the problem I am having.
Hi Jordan,
Let’s back up a bit. First off: which type of axonometric projection do you want to create, isometric, dimetric or trimetric?
(Hint: if it is all the same to you then isometric would be the best answer.)
Regards
Jeremy
It looks to me like you are making the process way too complicated. Here’s a simple example to show how you can get an isometric view, complete with clipping plane.
Start by laying out your model so the principal directions are parallel to the X, Y and Z axes. Set up a clipping plane if you want a cross-section. Select the Perspective viewport (or create a new floating viewport and select it) then run the command Isometric. Rhino will turn the selected view into an isometric projection. You have to indicate which direction you want to look from. You can also select the ZoomExtents option to get your model re-centred in the view. No need for you to try to rotate things, Rhino does the grunt work.
Simple example of axonometric creation.3dm (189.1 KB)
Does that help?
Jeremy