Rhino is a Windows utility for 3D modeling. There is a wide variety of instruments for editing the objects. Extensive instruction manual is included as well.

Brief overview

This software allows users to develop 3D models and NURBS objects. There are tools for working with curvilinear surfaces as well as constructing virtual cars, ships and other transportation vehicles. Users are able to install third-party extensions for accessing additional capabilities.

Advanced components such as RhinoCam and V-Ray are included in the base program. It is recommended to acquire a commercial license for using all available features.

The model can be exported to a PDF file for opening in Adobe Reader.

Plugins

You are able to use the Flamingo nXt add-on for creating photorealistic models. This plugin provides tools for developing animated 3D objects. The Penguin extension is used for enhancing the visual quality parameters of large models like cars and ships. It allows you to preview objects and edit them in real time.

To install plugins users can open the corresponding menu in the main window. It is possible to utilize new functions immediately after they are downloaded and unpacked.

Features

free to download and use;
contains a wide variety of tools for designing and editing 3D models;
you can download additional plugins;
it is possible to export the project to the 3DM, DWG and various other file formats;
advanced instruments like RhinoCam and V-Ray are included;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.