RhinoEmboss is a plugin for RhinoGold that allows you to create relief’s, engravings, sculpture and textures.
The software enables you to create 3D models from images such as black and white clip art, logos, etc for different industries such as: jewelry, gifts, awards and trophies, medallions, furniture, ADA signage, and more.
For the Jewelry industry it can be used for filigree work , signet rings, family crests, corporate logos, etc.
RhinoEmboss is bundled with RhinoGold 4.0 or can be purchased separately and it requires Rhino 5.0. If you are an existing RhinoGold 3.0 user, you can upgrade to RhinoGold 4.0 which includes licences for RhinoEmboss and Clayoo (valued at: 495 Euro each).
Features
Advanced tools to create relief’s from clip-art, logo’s, etc.
Advanced Profile and Brush Editor
Enables you to create raised or etched relief’s.
Over 70 brushes available, and ability to create more.
Speed up the creation of your designs using the Raster to Vector tool, this automatically extracts the outline curves from clip-art or scanned drawings rather than you having to create the curves manually.
I’d like to point out some of great features that are in RhinoGold / Rhino 3D, but not many people know of, or even use for that matter. The video below shows you some settings options I like to use. This is not the definite list of all the options and settings, but it’s a handy list nevertheless. The video covers tips to increase the max number of undo’s and the setup of cursor tool tips and modelling aids to assist you when designing your jewelry in 3D using RhinoGold 4.0
In this RhinoGold 4.0 training video, we show you how to increase the thickness of curves and lines to make them easier to edit in 3D using RhinoGold. We show you how to update your display preferences in RhinoGold with the improved settings. Trust us, it will only take you a few minutes to make these changes in your RhinoGold setting and you will find it much easier to select curve objects like lines, circles, etc.
Whether you are a seasoned RhinoGold user or just trialing the software, this video introduces you to a FREE resource for RhinoGold support via myrhinogold.com.
This is an active forum for Rhinogold support and tips to using the software. You can detail your problem and get answers from other users and from the developer of the software.
In the video we also show you how to capture your screen using the print screen button on your keyboard. This enables you to post an image of your question or problem in the forum.
For all of the details, please watch the video here:
“RhinoGold 4.0 Essentials – Training for Beginners“is conducted in a classroom environment (4-8 people) via a data-projector. Training is 7-hours per day (14-hours total). This is the best option for beginners as we cover most functions including some of the more advanced commands, and we work through tutorials and exercises.
This course is designed to reduce the learning curve, and enable jewellers to use RhinoGOLD software to quickly design in 3D, produce high-quality renderings, and create pieces which can be cast in precious metals such as gold or platinum. Attendees should be comfortable in the MS-Windows Environment. Any previous experience in 2D or 3D CAD is helpful, but not necessary as this class is tailored for beginners.
You will require your own laptop running Windows 7/8. Students with Apple notebooks will require Windows 7/8 installed via Boot Camp or Parallels. If you do not have a laptop, please state that in the form below and we can advise you of the cost to hire a PC/Laptop for the 2-days training.
COST: $695 per person (min 4 / max 8 people)
Training Dates
If you are interested in attending classroom-based training in either SYDNEY or MELBOURNE, can you please advise your interest in the form below. This IS NOT a booking confirmation, it is just to give us an idea of the number of people interested. We will contact you after this to confirm the training location and to confirm your booking/payment.
This course is for anyone new, or fairly new, to RhinoGold. After completing this course you will know how to use the RhinoGold functions which include a library of frequently used jewellery model components; gem tools, ring tools, design tools, weight tools, and art tools, features that have been developed and tailored for the jewellery industry and 3D rapid prototyping.
The training courses are held at our Sydney training classroom (training is also available in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Tasmania based on demand).
For booking information, please contact us at the bottom of this page.
2 Day Class
Day 1
• What is RhinoGold?
• Introduction to the RhinoGold 4.0 Interface
• (Browser, Library, etc..)
• Basic commands in Rhinogold
• Ring Wizard
• Ring from curves
• Scale Ring
• Text on a ring
• Bezel Studio/Builder
• Head (Claw) Studio/Builder
• Rendering your designs in 3D
Day 2
• Prong Builder Wizard
• Channel studio
• Cutter Studio
• Automatic Pave
• Dynamic Pave
• Azure tool (used with Pave)
• Dynamic Polar Array
• STL Wizard (create a 3D print of your jewellery)
• Report List
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Tim – From Melbourne
Just sending you a big thank you for the weekends classes. It was everything I was hoping for and more. I started doing the workbook last night and that’s been put together really well and easy to follow. Thank you again.[/thumbsupbox]
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Trudie – From Melbourne
Thanks for the great training on the weekend. Also I would like to purchase the rhino 5 version if possible. Thanks so much. [/thumbsupbox]
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About your Trainer
Rik Juod has been teaching Rhino 3D CAD software to jewellery students since 2005. He is a jewellery designer, and partner at smug designs, a contemporary jewellery design firm based in Sydney, Australia.
If you are a student looking to study Jewellery & Object Design, or Trade Jewellery, you should consider the full-time courses available at The Enmore Design Centre, Sydney. [/eventbox]
RhinoGOLD is a jewelry specific Computer Aided Design (CAD) program which has been developed specifically to assist professional jewelers increase productivity, automate repetitive design tasks, and produce photo-realistic renderings and presentation scenes for clients or promotional material.
With the release of version 4.0, RhinoGold 3D CAD software for jewelry has matured, and finally has its own advantages over competitors like Matrix and JewelCAD.
Overall, this newest version makes RhinoGold the ideal solution for jewellery designers who want industry specific tools, running via a robust 3D engine (Rhino 3D) for as low a cost as possible. If you are a jeweler who has previously considered purchasing RhinoGold, you should do yourself a favour and have a look at the new RhinoGold 4.0.
RhinoGOLD is a jewelry specific Computer Aided Design (CAD) program which has been developed specifically to assist professional jewelers increase productivity, automate repetitive design tasks, and produce photo-realistic renderings and presentation scenes for clients or promotional material. With the release of version 4.0, RhinoGold 3D CAD software for jewelry has matured, and finally has its own advantages over competitors like Matrix and JewelCAD.
If you are a user of earlier versions of RhinoGold, you will immediately notice major speed improvements in the processing of many of the tools and functions in RhinoGold 4.0. For example the new “Light Gems” technology allows for the fast and responsive display of thousands of gems on a standard computer, in fact this video shows over 8,000 gemstones, rendered and displayed in real-time. The Ring Wizard has been completely redesigned, and is now more intuitive and faster than the previous version.
For high-end jewellery designs using pave, the new Azure Tool creates a honeycomb from paves. The new milgrain tool is a fast way to create millgrain finishes on your designs; perfect for 3D rendering and emailing to customers.
For Trade jewelers, RhinoGold Report is the perfect tool for managing your designs and creating project reports: Gem reports, metal reports, timings, workshop costs, etc. and all of this calculated automatically from your design.
Ring modeled using clayoo (image courtesy: ekszeresz)
Included with the new RhinoGold version 4.0 comes an entirely new subdivision modeller called Clayoo. This modelling tool is 100% fully integrated into RhinoGold, making the transition back and forth between this tool and Rhino’s NURBS workflow very easy. For jewelers looking to create organic jewelry designs, Clayoo is an excellent free addition to RhinoGold, as well as being competitive with T-Splines.
For stunning photo-realistic images RhinoGold has it’s own very easy to use high quality rendering studio called, RhinoGold Render Studio, and it has been designed to accommodate many 3rd-party rendering plug-ins for Rhino 3D (eg: Brazil, V-Ray, Flamingo, Maxwell and Hypershot). RhinoGold also integrates with all types of prototyping machines, for both CNC multi-axis routers (subtractive) and 3D Printer (additive) technologies.
I have been teaching 3D design to students since 2005 and one of the most common issues with beginners is their files are not water-tight and will not print. The “STL Wizard” automatically fixes STL files for printing via milling or on a 3D printer – this is a real lifesaver – – trust me 🙂
The automated suite of tools works better than ever, and RhinoGold now offers the capability of editing the functions after they have been completed. Combined with Rhino 5‘s new parametric editing capabilities, this makes the tools in RhinoGold more efficient than ever before.
So what exactly is Parametic Editing?
In the example on the right, we used three commands: Gem Studio, Head (Claw) Studio and Dynamic Polar Array. We can dynamically adjust parameters; ie- the numbers of gemstones, size/shape of stones, head (claw) parameters, and the 3D model is automatically updated. Can you imagine the possibilities? You could create an eternity ring design, then if you change the size or shape of stones the ring model is automatically updated. The timesaving in this area alone is fantastic. Imagine how many combinations you could create in a matter of minutes?
RhinoGold is available in either 32bit and 64bit versions. 32-bit versions of Microsoft Windows can only allocate a maximum of 2 GB of memory to each running process, regardless how much RAM memory is available on your computer. A 64-bit system is not subject to the same memory limitation. A 64-bit processor has a theoretical maximum addressable memory size so large it is measured in multiple petabytes (1 petabyte = 1 million gigabytes). Basically more memory is available in the 64-bit version of RhinoGold meaning you can work will larger, and more complex designs.
So what CAD Software is better for Jewelry Design?
The question jewellers always ask me is “Which is better, RhinoGold or Matrix?” Both programs use the Rhino 3D engine which is known world-wide for it’s robust and industrial stength. It’s interesting to note how different countries have favoured different programs. While Matrix is developed in the US, and RhinoGold developed in Spain, the US favours RhinoGold, whilst in Asia, JewelCAD still seems quite popular.
There is no question in my mind that RhinoGold offers a much simpler and uncluttered button bar and interface. In my opinion for jewellers who are inexperienced with CAD software, I think that RhinoGold’s interface makes it much easier to use.
While Matrix certainly boasts some more advanced tools in a few areas, The list of basic features they share is quite similar: Ring Builder, Setting Builders, Pave Tools, Gem Libraries, Gemstone Setting, Parametric History, Smart Flow, Profile Placer for Sweeps, and Drill Cutters.
“for jewellers who are inexperienced with CAD software, RhinoGold’s interface makes it much easier to use”
There are also a few specific features where RhinoGold’s tools end up being more flexible and even unique: Support Spru’s for milling machines, Braided Rope builder, Covert bitmap image to curves, Drag and Drop Materials, Text on a Curve, Surface Inset/Outset, Meshing for Rapid Prototyping.
Finally, the cost of Rhino 3D, RhinoGold 4.0, and a Rendering plug-in are still much less than Matrix.
Overall, this newest version makes RhinoGold the ideal solution for jewellery designers who want industry specific tools, running via a robust 3D engine (Rhino 3D) for as low a cost as possible. If you are a jeweler who has previously considered purchasing RhinoGold, you should do yourself a favour and have a look at the new RhinoGold 4.0.
[thumbsupbox]For just US$1895 you get a complete 3D jewellery design studio that includes:Rhino 5, RhinoGold 4.0 and Clayoo.[/thumbsupbox]
What’s new in RhinoGold 4.0? The new milgrain tool is a fast way to create milgrain finishes on any of your designs; perfect for 3D rendering and emailing to customers.
RhinoGold’s Light Gems technology allows for the fast and responsive display of thousands of gems on a standard computer, this demonstration shows 8,000 gemstones displayed in rendered mode, and in real-time.
