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Only students, teachers or a Ministry of OCW acknowledged school or university can buy educational licenses.
- Rhino Free Student Trial
- Download Rhino 6 For Mac
- Rhino For Mac Student
- Free Rhino Download For Students
In case you want to render nicer images and be able to make animations in Rhino, purchase now also the plugins Flamingo/Penguin/Bongo as a bundle, with a huge discount. Only Windows.
Old Grasshopper for Rhino 4.0 (Windows only) It is possible to download the last release that still worked on Rhino 4. We keep the installer available for download but obviously this release is no longer under active development. Download Rhino 6 for Windows Evaluation. Eval 2020-10-14 264.5 MB This is the evaluation version. Saving and plug-ins stop working 90 days after you download, unless you purchase. (After 90 days, it will still work great to learn Rhino and to view Rhino and many other file formats.). Buy a license here. Rhino 6 for Windows and Mac is the best industrial design modeling software, architectural design and CAD. Complicated shapes can be directly modeled with Rhino or acquired through 3D digitizers. Thanks to the most powerful NURBS based engine you can create, edit, analyze, and translate curves, surfaces, and solids. There are no limits on complexity, degree, or size. For teaching first time CAD users I prefer Siemens NX Student Edition Free interface over Academic Version, it is simpler and cleaner. And, for students, have anytime a customized version of Siemens NX that runs “light-speed” in home PCs and laptops its a warranty of engagement with their school projects.
- This license can be installed on Win OS as well as Mac OS.
- One license of Rhino can open Rhino on only one computer. However, on one computer you can open more instances of Rhino next to each other.
- However, this license can be used both as a ‘single user license’ as well as a ‘floating network license’ with the free ‘Zoo’ network manager.
More info:
Platform: | Windows | Yes |
Mac | Yes | |
License ownership: | Perpetual | Yes |
Rental | No | |
Maintenance costs: | No | |
License type: | Single User | Yes |
Floating Network License | No |
- Downloadable Software
- Google Earth
- ArcGIS/Info
- Data, Map & Government Information Services
- Vectorworks
All students must have their own laptop. Our lab computers should only be used for tasks you cannot perform on your own laptop.
There are a number of faculty resources available for your laptop.
Please note that the Faculties IT Department is not responsible for your laptop. Any hardware or software issues, unless it is software downloaded from our website, should be resolved with your computer manufacturer.
To minimize the instability of the wireless environment in studios, you must keep your wireless card driver software up-to-date. Go to your computer manufacturer website Downloads section, select your computer model, and check for newest version of the driver.
Buying Your Laptop
We recommend buying the best computer you can afford — but do not forget about servicing. Laptops are preferable because they allow you the greatest flexibility. Our recommendations assume you will want to use more advanced software for rendering and 3D modeling. We have a few contacts through the University for discounts: http://uoftbookstore.com/tech/
In general, the lighter the weight of a laptop and the more compact it is, the more expensive it is. You must balance the weight of the computer with the features you need.
There are three key points to consider when buying a computer for advanced work:
- For advanced 3D work or Graphics programs: such as Photoshop, the graphics card is very important and cannot generally be changed after you have bought the unit. As a guide a dedicated Graphics card with its own on-board memory of at least 4GB that supports OpenGL 3.0 or higher is recommended.
- For advanced graphics work: a generous amount of memory is important. We recommend Windows 10 and minimum of 16 GB of memory. SSD drive is highly recommended.
- A good warranty: covers the likely life of the laptop, three years is recommended.
The vast majority of students purchase PC laptops rather than Mac PowerBooks. One reason is that Autodesk suite products are not fully supported natively on the Mac platform. In addition, various plugins for Rhino3D are only available on the Windows platform.
Please shop around to find a product that works for you in terms of keyboard, screen size and additional features.
Lab Computer Software
The Following Software is Available on Most Lab Computers:
CADD Modeling
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk 3DS Max
- Autodesk Revit
- Autodesk Raster Design
- Rhino 6
- SketchUp 2020
- v-Ray for Rhino
- RhinoCam 2020
Graphics, Web Authoring
Adobe CC 2020
GIS
- ESRI ArcGIS 10
- Google Earth Pro
Lumion 8.0
Standard
- Microsoft Office 2016
- Firefox
- VLC Player
Downloadable Software
Antivirus software
It is essential that you have anti-virus software on your computer. Windows provides a free version of antivirus software called Windows Defender. You can find it under Updates & Security in your Settings Menu.
It is important to have your computer's operating system up-to-date with the latest security and updates. Most exploits, including viruses, happen on computers that have not been kept up to date with the latest security releases.
Also if you are using Microsoft Windows go to windows update site and press 'express install.' This link will scan your version of Windows and Internet explorer to see if you require any security updates.(Note: If you are using another browser like Firefox this link will not work properly.)
Autodesk Software
The Student Engineering & Design Community has established Autodesk as a FREE website for students in engineering, architecture, design and animation. Students are able to download free student editions of Autodesk 3D design software, discuss projects, share work, and learn from the experts.
Faculty can join the Autodesk Faculty Lounge area of the Students Engineering & Design Community. It's the perfect place to share course ideas, curriculum, and exercises; host faculty-only forums to discuss issues and best practices; and download the free versions of Autodesk software.
free. software downloads:
- Revit Architecture
- Revit Structure
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Autodesk Inventor Professional
- Autodesk AliasStudio
- AutoCAD Electrical
- AutoCAD MAP 3D
- Autodesk VIZ
- AutoCAD Raster Design
- Autodesk Impression
- 3ds Max Design
REGISTER at students.autodesk.com for your FREE Academic Edition of Autodesk Software.
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro now is free and can be downloaded here.
ArcGIS
Robarts Library has limited copies of a free Student Edition of ArcGIS.
Rhino Free Student Trial
ArcInfo 10
ArcInfo 10 software is available but will expire one year after installation. You will have to come in in person to sign for it.
Try submitting ESRI Software License Request Here.
Data, map & Government Information Services
Available on the 5th floor of U of T's Robarts Library.
Vectorworks
Full-time students at a recognized academic institution who are taking a design-oriented program are eligible for a free version of Vectorworks Designer with Renderworks.
Students may request Vectorworks version 2016, 2017, or 2018. Please check with your Instructor to see which version is more appropriate.
Please note, only use the Canadian distributor’s (Paxar.ca) website to get and submit your license form.
Software from Daniels
Rhino 6 licenses are available for distribution while quantities last. Otherwise, a 90 day FREE trial version can be downloaded and used - https://www.rhino3d.com/download
Software package available for current Daniels students include:
Download Rhino 6 For Mac
Rhino 6 Educational Single-User perpetual license
Each student is entitled to one copy of the software package.
Each student is entitled to one copy of the software package.
The same serial number will be accepted on both Windows or Mac platform.
Rhino 6 Licence Key
Rhino 6 Licence Key
Rhino 6 Installers
https://www.rhino3d.com/download
https://www.rhino3d.com/download
I lost my Rhino License key! Where do I get it from?
If you are unable to locate your copy of Rhino license key after uninstalling rhino or wiping your computer, you will be able to find the key if you sign in into your Daniels account online and press on the “Software” tab.
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**IMPORTANT!!! LICENSE SERVER NAME HAS CHANGED, PLEASE UPDATE.
Please use 'license2019.ald.utoronto.ca' as the Primary License server.
Installation packages for V-Ray can be found here: ftp://files.daniels.utoronto.ca/Resources
** If you are outside the Daniels Networks, please connect to the Cisco VPN first. **
*Maxwell & V-Ray for Rhino are not available for Mac.*
RhinoCAM 2020
A limited number of RhinoCAM 2020 licenses are available with a connection to our license server. To configure setup for your computer follow these steps:
A limited number of RhinoCAM 2020 licenses are available with a connection to our license server. To configure setup for your computer follow these steps:
- Install RhinoCAM 2020 from our FTP server: ftp://files.daniels.utoronto.ca/Resources
Rhino For Mac Student
- Once you have downloaded and installed RhinoCAM 2020 follow these instructions for setup: RhinoCAM 2020 License Server Configuration
**To use RhinoCAM from home, a VPN connection must be configured and established.**
Adobe Creative Cloud with educational discount for Windows/Mac Platform:
Available now in the Undergraduate & Graduate Studio.
Dell Pen and Totem kit will be provided by IT with a ticket request.
Free Rhino Download For Students
** In order to use the Dell Canvas tablet, software must be downloaded and installed from here: Dell Canvas Software **