# \#rendering

**URL:** https://discourse.mcneel.com/tag/rendering/135.md

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## [Rhino 8 render not showing Nvidia GPU. Rhino 7 does](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-render-not-showing-nvidia-gpu-rhino-7-does/218525)

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**Author:** [@jeremy5](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/jeremy5)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-render-not-showing-nvidia-gpu-rhino-7-does/218525 "2026-11-07T10:53:57Z")

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Neither Rhino 8 nor the R9 WIP show the GPU tabs on the Render Options page. Notwithstanding the 5070 laptop GPU arrived after Rhino 7, the latter does list it, so it is difficult to see why the later releases have a pro…

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## [Rhino 8 crashes when dragging material to viewport](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-crashes-when-dragging-material-to-viewport/224265)

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**Author:** [@Zarzynski](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Zarzynski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-crashes-when-dragging-material-to-viewport/224265 "2026-11-04T16:37:38Z")

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Rhino 8 crashes whenever I drag a material to a viewport, to assign it to a part. Assigning it by selecting an object, and then right click on material → Assign to object don’t crash it. It is not a solution though as I …

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## [Pear-cut Diamond Vine Ring 3D Model](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/pear-cut-diamond-vine-ring-3d-model/224252)

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**Author:** [@hely](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/hely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/pear-cut-diamond-vine-ring-3d-model/224252 "2026-11-03T20:24:45Z")

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Hi everyone! I’d like to share a new jewelry model I’ve just published Pear-cut Diamond Vine Ring 3D Model This jewelry engagement ring is ideal for crafting and visualization. Available in 3DM, FBX, OBJ, and STL forma…

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## [Low-res pixelated rendering in viewport on Mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/low-res-pixelated-rendering-in-viewport-on-mac/215017)

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**Author:** [@jack30](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/jack30)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/low-res-pixelated-rendering-in-viewport-on-mac/215017 "2026-10-20T06:48:46Z")

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encountered issue In the viewport, when Raytraced mode is on, I always get a pixelated result, regardless of the settings. I have also attached a screenshot showing the rendering settings. Possible solutions? Dev…

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## [Renders in normal renderer mode look off](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/renders-in-normal-renderer-mode-look-off/223507)

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**Author:** [@Luis\_Gonzalez\_Diaz](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Luis_Gonzalez_Diaz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/renders-in-normal-renderer-mode-look-off/223507 "2026-10-13T16:48:16Z")

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Hello everyone, I was tinkering with rendering a draft for a project of mine, and the new render mode (as opposed to the legacy render mode) looks all wonky. I’ve tried removing the textures, changing the quality, the r…

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## [Rhino AI feedback workflow and needed features](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-ai-feedback-workflow-and-needed-features/223488)

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**Author:** [@seamussrowe](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/seamussrowe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-ai-feedback-workflow-and-needed-features/223488 "2026-10-11T22:45:22Z")

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I’ve been using McNeel’s Rhino MCP server and Grasshopper 2 (Rhino 9 beta) with Claude, and it’s been going surprisingly well. My work is mostly product design (extruded or 3-axis machined parts) plus product rendering.…

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## [Wish: Polygonal Wireframe Display and Rendering Mode](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/wish-polygonal-wireframe-display-and-rendering-mode/223447)

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**Author:** [@badileanu](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/badileanu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/wish-polygonal-wireframe-display-and-rendering-mode/223447 "2026-10-10T23:08:54Z")

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I’d like to suggest an additional viewport display option: Polygonal Wireframe, applicable to SubD, NURBS, and Mesh objects. The idea is to display the actual polygonal mesh rather than only the simplified surface or co…

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## [Problem with the display and rendering of round objects](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problem-with-the-display-and-rendering-of-round-objects/223170)

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**Author:** [@Jan\_Holger](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Jan_Holger)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/problem-with-the-display-and-rendering-of-round-objects/223170 "2026-10-05T08:14:24Z")

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I always have trouble rendering curved surfaces. This isn’t just in this model—it happens pretty much every time there are curved objects in my models. Suddenly, there are very sharp light/shadow edges on the surfaces. I…

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## [MatrixGold Rendering](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/matrixgold-rendering/223157)

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**Author:** [@Vindy\_Hu](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Vindy_Hu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/matrixgold-rendering/223157 "2026-10-01T10:04:40Z")

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Hello Rhino community, I want to discuss and hopefully get some valuable advice for the rendering feature in MatrixGold. I have tested a few times on switching settings and options among different general styles, reflec…

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## [How do I change material base color image settings with Python?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-do-i-change-material-base-color-image-settings-with-python/222253)

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**Author:** [@Jaxx](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Jaxx)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-do-i-change-material-base-color-image-settings-with-python/222253 "2026-09-18T08:25:38Z")

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Whenever I create a new material from a jpeg-image I drag onto an object in the rhino model, that image is by default set as the bitmap texture for the base color of a newly created material, named after the filename of …

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## [101% transparency :D](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/101-transparency-d/222795)

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**Author:** [@Holo](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Holo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/101-transparency-d/222795 "2026-09-18T06:40:08Z")

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A litte quirky bug, I managed for some strange reason to drag the slider up to 101%… But I can not repeate it. I can change it and undo back to 101% though, so the settings does support it for some reason. It doesn’t br…

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## [RhinoCycles not using RTX 5070 Ti (Desktop) — no GPU tabs appearing](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhinocycles-not-using-rtx-5070-ti-desktop-no-gpu-tabs-appearing/220211)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Namazian](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Nick_Namazian)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhinocycles-not-using-rtx-5070-ti-desktop-no-gpu-tabs-appearing/220211 "2026-09-16T04:40:41Z")

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Hi, I’m having an issue where Rhino Render (Cycles) only shows CPU in the device list and won’t use my GPU. System: Rhino 8 SR32 (8.32.26160.13001) Windows 11 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (Desktop, 16GB VRAM) Driver: 61…

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## [Issues with bump maps](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/issues-with-bump-maps/222712)

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**Author:** [@alexander\_sjolund](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/alexander_sjolund)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/issues-with-bump-maps/222712 "2026-09-15T11:14:24Z")

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Hello! Here to report a bug! bump maps display weirldy while looking at them from diffrent angles while other angles are fine. (in Rhino WIP) (There is no problem when saving the file as a rhino 8 file and reading it in…

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## [Assigning materials via command line. wish: Autocomplete names plz!](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/assigning-materials-via-command-line-wish-autocomplete-names-plz/221961)

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**Author:** [@dk2079](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/dk2079)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/assigning-materials-via-command-line-wish-autocomplete-names-plz/221961 "2026-09-14T18:51:28Z")

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it would be amazing if the command-prompt could autocomplete with the existing material list at this point: I am looking for quickest material assignment while avoiding the GUI.

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## [OpenGL and Direct3D in latest BETA are drastically different than before](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/opengl-and-direct3d-in-latest-beta-are-drastically-different-than-before/221948)

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**Author:** [@Rhino\_Bulgaria](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Rhino_Bulgaria)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/opengl-and-direct3d-in-latest-beta-are-drastically-different-than-before/221948 "2026-08-26T01:59:56Z")

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I see some change in the wireframe thickness of the NURBS surfaces after updating to the latest Rhino 9 BETA (9.0.26230.12303, 2026-08-18). Previously, in Rhino 9 BETA (9.0.26225.6303, 2026-08-13), the wireframe was thi…

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## [Blend render texture interpolation mode](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/blend-render-texture-interpolation-mode/221524)

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**Author:** [@Emma8](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Emma8)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/blend-render-texture-interpolation-mode/221524 "2026-08-19T13:53:56Z")

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Hello, I created a BlendTexture with a “color-one”, a “color-two”, and a “blend-texture” texture set. The blend texture, which acts as a mask between color one and two, interpolates between the two. Is there a way to c…

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## [Paint sprayer](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/paint-sprayer/221396)

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**Author:** [@anon27959302](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/anon27959302)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:53pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/paint-sprayer/221396 "2026-08-17T22:53:06Z")

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## [Rhino 9 WIP destroys some of my custom display modes](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-9-wip-destroys-some-of-my-custom-display-modes/219291)

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**Author:** [@Rhino\_Bulgaria](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Rhino_Bulgaria)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-9-wip-destroys-some-of-my-custom-display-modes/219291 "2026-08-15T21:35:00Z")

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I installed the latest Rhino 9 WIP, but I quickly noticed that it destroys some of my custom display modes. Many of them look quite different than how they appear in Rhino 7. Even the most basic display mode that I use, …

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## [Industrial Design 6 (WIP)](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/industrial-design-6-wip/207931)

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**Author:** [@Martin\_Šefl](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Martin_%C5%A0efl)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/industrial-design-6-wip/207931 "2026-08-06T14:43:43Z")

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A thermos mug with an integrated small bowl (for cookies) and a semi-transparent cup for sharing a drink. Includes a lid with a handle for attaching to a backpack, for example. A work in progress version of the design. S…

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## [Useful PBR resource: hammered metal texture pack](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/useful-pbr-resource-hammered-metal-texture-pack/221335)

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**Author:** [@hely](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/hely)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/useful-pbr-resource-hammered-metal-texture-pack/221335 "2026-07-30T15:41:11Z")

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Hey everyone! Just wanted to share a quick resource I recently created that might be useful for anyone rendering jewelry or metalwork in Rhino, V-Ray, etc. It’s a pack of hammered metal PBR textures: https://3djewels.pr…

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## [AI to show rendered product in different contexts](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/ai-to-show-rendered-product-in-different-contexts/219926)

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**Author:** [@Lagom](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Lagom)\
**Replies:** 58\
**Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 6:32am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/ai-to-show-rendered-product-in-different-contexts/219926 "2026-07-26T06:32:14Z")

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I have rendered a ride-on street-sweeper/street-vacuum from three different angles, on a pure white background, with a matching shadow channel. Which currently available AI tool (commercial is fine) would be best suited…

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## [Rhino BETA Feature: New GH1 Components for Rendering Materials](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-beta-feature-new-gh1-components-for-rendering-materials/201633)

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**Author:** [@scottd](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/scottd)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 3:55pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-beta-feature-new-gh1-components-for-rendering-materials/201633 "2026-07-24T15:55:13Z")

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Note: This guide requires the Rhino BETA. This is a work in progress meaning that it is meant for testing and should not be used for project critical production work. The Rhino BETA is available to anyone that owns Rhino…

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## [Blend Material appears either/or](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/blend-material-appears-either-or/179963)

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**Author:** [@NeilE](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/NeilE)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/blend-material-appears-either-or/179963 "2026-07-17T14:32:09Z")

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I’m using the ‘Blend’ material for the first time, which I’ve only just noticed. At 0.50 Blend Amount and under, it appears 100% Material 1. At 0.51 and over, it appears 100% Material 2. I’ve wanted a way to have multi…

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## [Rhino to Blender Issue / Rendering](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-to-blender-issue-rendering/220428)

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**Author:** [@davidzauner](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/davidzauner)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-to-blender-issue-rendering/220428 "2026-07-01T17:54:15Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to ditch Keyshot and use Blender for my product renderings but I’m badly stuck.:smiley: I already know the basics of Blender and have no problem building a scene. The problem starts with adding Material.…

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## [Black lines show up when rendering](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/black-lines-show-up-when-rendering/220257)

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**Author:** [@Rob23](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Rob23)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 7:58pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/black-lines-show-up-when-rendering/220257 "2026-06-26T19:58:45Z")

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Hi, Idk why but I rtried to renderthis model I made of a bulding and at first the renders appeared pixelated and now they show up with black lines and missing parts. Im unsure on how to procede

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## [Testing Direct AI Rendering in Rhino with Shoes Modeling](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/testing-direct-ai-rendering-in-rhino-with-shoes-modeling/220223)

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**Author:** [@11151](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/11151)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/testing-direct-ai-rendering-in-rhino-with-shoes-modeling/220223 "2026-06-23T13:52:56Z")

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I recently tested ‘byRhinoGen’, a new AI rendering plugin that runs directly inside Rhino. Since it operates entirely within the Rhino panel without needing to export files, it offers a pretty handy Seamless Workflow. A…

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## [GH Developer: Issue rendering in macOS](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/gh-developer-issue-rendering-in-macos/217001)

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**Author:** [@PabloDuran](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/PabloDuran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/gh-developer-issue-rendering-in-macos/217001 "2026-06-13T03:47:12Z")

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Hello! As part of Sheepdog, I have noticed an issue with rendering my Fence objects between Windows and Mac. Fences are drawn fine in Windows. However, in Mac, they are not shown in the right colour (shown in black inst…

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## [ViewCaptureToClipboard - Yellow Halo around shadows issue Rhino8 for Mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/viewcapturetoclipboard-yellow-halo-around-shadows-issue-rhino8-for-mac/218812)

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**Author:** [@Alice19](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Alice19)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/viewcapturetoclipboard-yellow-halo-around-shadows-issue-rhino8-for-mac/218812 "2026-06-09T22:33:43Z")

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Hi there, My students and I are having an issue when viewcapturing their designs with shadows on and a transparent background. All render settings are default but this is the result we get: We have tried adjusting t…

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## [Photorealistic renders straight from Rhino — is there interest in this?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/photorealistic-renders-straight-from-rhino-is-there-interest-in-this/219571)

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**Author:** [@rodrigovento](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/rodrigovento)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/photorealistic-renders-straight-from-rhino-is-there-interest-in-this/219571 "2026-06-04T00:24:20Z")

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Hey everyone, I have been working in Rhino since 2007 and wanted to check in with the community on where things are heading with rendering and AI for archviz. Over the years I have run jobs through Keyshot, exported in…

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## [Lights aren't rendering / lighting up scene](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lights-arent-rendering-lighting-up-scene/219261)

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**Author:** [@jake\_courtenay](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/jake_courtenay)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 11:58am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lights-arent-rendering-lighting-up-scene/219261 "2026-05-22T11:58:09Z")

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Hi Guys, Im having issues with my lights when rendering. They just aren’t lighting up my scene at all, really. The only ones that seem to have any effect are the strip lights near the walls. My point lights aren’t doing…

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