RhinoInside Forms

Rhino Developer
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The RhinoInside example “WinFormsApp” exemplifies in a simple way how to embed rhino in our own application.

But is it possible to use rhinocomom to draw directly in this viewport? How can I pass all the features to this viewport1?

Thanks

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Hi @MatrixRatrix,

What viewport? You mean a Windows form created by your host application? If so, then no.

However, you might try embedding a RhinoWindows.Forms.Controls into a form. You’ll need to reference RhinoWindows.dll in your project. I don’t have a sample of this, but can probably cook one up if needed.

– Dale

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HI @dale,

Can you please provide me a simple example?

Thanks.

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Hi @MatrixRatrix,

Have you seen this?

https://github.com/mcneel/rhino.inside/tree/master/DotNet/WinFormsApp

– Dale

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Hi @dale,

Yes , I use this sample was example, but I need all control on this viewport Form, I
need draw direcly , snap, get objects ect, Is it possible or is this viewport only for viewing models and little else?

Thanks

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Then you will need to show the Rhino main window, as the ViewportControl is only for viewing.

– Dale

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Thank you @dale,

And how about incorporating main into my form? is possible?

Thanks

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Hi @MatrixRatrix,

I don’t know how to do this - sorry.

– Dale

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:sob: Thank you.

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We can always add features to the ViewportControl, but we can’t do everything at once. Can you help us understand exactly what it is that you need this control to do?

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Hi @stevebaer,

I have some plugins where I use some skins to create my own environment,
I have several custom functions, and many rhino functions are disabled,
I have a login system and i need more control in all rhino operations, I basically use all the interactivity that the viewports provide .

Using skins makes my plugins more difficult, I don’t have much control and there is usually always some conflict between my skins and the rhino itself.

So I thought about testing rhinoInside and analyzing how far I can go using my own installation with the rhino engine.

Basically, I need to perform all the basic functions of rhino in this viewport, mouse interaction, snap, selection, views etc., I don’t know if I made myself understood?

Thanks

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It does sound like this is going to be too big of a project to really get anything useful for you in the ViewportControl in any sort of decent time. The skin approach is probably still your best bet.

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Thnaks