Does anyone know of or recommend any books to learn Rhino. I struggle learning through video tutorials and much prefer a book in front of me.
Or does anyone know if the Level 1 online manual is available for download anywhere? to then print it out and have it in old school paper format?
Thanks
training guides
all links
https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/6/trainingguides/en
dont waste paper, dont print it - it is super helpful to have âactiveâ links or copy textâŚ
Thanks a lot.
I just struggle to learn and read from screensâŚ
why ?
(when i started to study product design, 20 years ago, the expensive X-mas presents where books about computer programs. Iâve thrown them into the paper-recycling a few years later, as they where outdated and i did not use them)
As I am teaching a lot - im really interested in this question, why do struggle with âscreen learningâ ?
My second âmetaâ question - how to learn âscreen-learningâ ?
To bring that down:
let s imagine there is a 800 pages book, âlearning rhino, all you need to knowâ
what do you expect from the book ? more overview ?
what do you miss when you look on the pdf on the screen ?
Sorry for the slow reply!
Personally I find it much harder to read from screens and really take in information. I tend to zone out/get distracted more easily. Maybe itâs old school, but I also like to have a book as a reference, maybe with notes scribbled down the side, or post-it notes for key chapters. Maybe showing my age (45). When I was at uni, internet was in its infancy and we did everything by the book! I know you can do the same with an online pdf, but it is different for sure.
So with an 800 page book⌠Firstly I find its easier to scan a book. Maybe information that I already know, but scan it quickly to see if I am missing something. Secondly as above, maybe there is a particular chapter that is especially useful which I can put a post it note in and reference. Thirdly having a book rather than a screen is effectively like a 3rd monitor, and again I definitely find it easier to go between a book and a screen than 2 screens.
And what would I expect⌠Nothing different from the online stuff⌠Just literally printed on paper. Hence the original question, if anyone knows if the Level 1 tuturial is available as a complete download?
I hope that is useful to you. I am sure this is just a very personal thing, but I know my wife is the same. She is studying at Uni and the first thing she does is print out the PDF´s to study them on paper.
in rhino, go to help>learn rhino>tutorials and samples
open that, you will see the level 1 pdf listed at the top (lev 2 listed lower in the list) . You can then open and print it if you have enough ink and paper.
Thanks Thatâs exactly what I was looking for. Appreciate your help.
hey but i still want the answer why you wanted a print-out !!!
My idea was to get that PDF printed and put into a binder⌠making it a reference book to learn from.
Is that what you meant?
I was referring to my post quoted above.
As I am teaching and coaching a lot, I am interested in the aspects you miss on a digital media - compared to paper / book. And of course the next question I will ask myself after your answer is, how to âembedâ your need / wish on the digital side.
thanks.
I answered above⌠plus more. Did that not answer your questions? Happy to help you if you are still missing something.
thanks.
i am sorry - i did not see this answer.
Does it answer your question out of interest?
Level 1
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/6.0/training-level-1
Level 2
https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/6.0/training-level-2
It is still version 6 and i think not many changes compared to version 5.
My guess - but never compared - the online version is the latest.
https://wiki.mcneel.com/rhino/6/trainingguides/en
sorry i thouhgt the pdf links where at this location as well.
oh did not know that there is a tutorial-panel ⌠(shame on me)
type _tutorials in the commandline or follow kyle s instruction:
hopefully this is always the latest linksâŚ
thanks.
I see the need for having a physical location, where stuff can be found and more overview is generated also by physical presentsâŚ
I have to think about this, at which point of my lectures do my students get this overview. (some of them also ask for books ;-D but much junger generation )
I will think about it at the weekend. kind regards -tom
As I said my wife is printing all her university PDF´s. A local company prints and binds them relatively cheaply and like that she has a physical book to highlight key points, make notes and probably most importantly not have to stare at a screen for hours on end. Obviously learning a computer program means staring at a screen for hours, but having a physical copy of information, does mean you can give the eyes a break (older generation!)
Hi all, I am exactly the same. I am 54, started programming with Basic, and run 3D printers for contemporary ceramic sculpture. My son learns programs from the screen, and whilst I have 2 screens set up I find nothing really sticks well from screen reading or learning. So thank you for the idea to get my local printing company to bind large pdfs, Im going to do it now with my beginner rhino 8 tutorial!
I think one problem with learning online is that there is a blurring between an instructional manual, and sort of âshowing offâ. It is maybe similar to some university lectures, whilst an âinstruction manualâ is just what it says on the tin. I recall modules I took at the Open University, which is all book based, which were fantastic as the books were forced to be instructional really. Anyway, thank you all so much, just starting with Rhino. Fran
Glad it helped. I have my 3/4 inch thick Level 1 manual by my side. I think it cost around âŹ20 and already has 10 page notes and countless highlights and scribbles in it.
Good luck.