Inside Rhinoceros 3 (Paperback)

~ Ron K.C. Cheng (Author)

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Product Description

A balanced presentation combining theory, concepts, and tutorials is at the heart of this introduction to 3D computer modeling that is written to the latest version of Rhinoceros, Release 3. Special emphasis is given to understanding theoretical issues on NURBS (nonuniform rational B-splines) curves and surfaces as well as practical issues on the use of Rhinoceros to construct and design 3D free-form models. Real-world applications of NURBS modeling and step-by-step Rhino tutorials help acquaint novices with key features and functions of the software. Advanced users will enjoy the comprehensive nature of the material as a reference for using Rhinoceros to work on their industrial and engineering design projects.

About the Author

Ron K.C. Cheng leads the Product Design Unit of the Industrial Center of Hong Kong Polytechnic University where he is involved in computer-aided design and the development of computer-based learning materials.Ron is the author of eight Autodesk® Press training guides including books on AutoCAD®, Mechanical Desktop®, and Autodesk Inventor®.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: OnWord Press; 2 edition (August 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401850634
• ISBN-13: 978-1401850630
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #723,058 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your time and money, March 25, 2004

By A Customer

Numerous omissions and typos made for a very frustrating read. Mislabeled drawings and missing or erroneous instructions made exercises difficult to follow. Fundamental exercises were superficial and fragmented without logical development or context making retention difficult. Rhino's supplied Level 1 and Level 2 Training Materials are far superior in all regards. Don't waste your time and money. The publisher and author were e-mailed regarding problems but no response.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat Helpful, December 12, 2003

By	K. Nethaway (Breckenridge, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has a good overview and general explanation of how things are designed in 3D. It takes you through the commands and tools step by step, with surprisingly few misprints. The CD that comes with it has the free demo program, and some tutorials. However, the lack of a glossary makes it an unnecessarily tedious read for anyone not familiar with advanced geometry and math. My dictionary wasn't much help. More serious omissions became apparent as I tried to use Rhino, like the very short entry on Boolean Unions. He doesn't even mention that they can fail to work, much less offer any solutions. This book saved me some time learning basic tools, and helped with general concepts, and is probably better than not having a text at all. I haven't bought Rhino yet, so I can't compare this to the manual that comes with the program.

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to learn Rhino ...., September 7, 2006

By	WarHammer - See all my reviews

This book provides plenty of examples, grouped in a context in which they will be used. Some Nurbs, modeling theory and troubleshooting tips. Enough to answer questions as you go through the text but not so much as to be overwhelming.

The only fly in the ointment in my opinion was the chapter on Flamingo. I thought that chapter was organized in an awkward manner.