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Vectorworks, Inc. is a U.S.-based software development company that focuses on CAD and BIM software for the architecture, engineering, and construction, landscape, and entertainment industries.

Exporting in Rhino 3DM Format

The Export Rhino 3DM (3D only) command exports 3D curves, surfaces, and solids from a Vectorworks file into Rhino 3DM format, used by Rhinoceros® model files. Closed solids are exported as solids, while open solids are exported as a collection of surfaces.

Objects that are exported to a .3dm file include:

● 3D loci

● 3D polygons

● Architectural objects (wall/slab/column/stair)

● Chamfers

● NURBS curves and surfaces

● CSG solids (add/subtract/intersect/section)

● Fillets

● Groups

● Extrudes and multiple extrudes

● Parametric objects

● Shells

● Solids (sphere/cone/hemisphere)

● Sweeps

● 3D Symbols

To export a Rhino 3DM file:

  1. Select File > Export > Export Rhino 3DM (3D only).

  2. The Export Options dialog box opens.

  3. Select Export Solid as Trimmed Surfaces to export a solid as several different “bodies” (for example, a cube exports as six bodies); otherwise, a solid is exported as a single body.

  4. Click OK.

  5. Specify the file name and destination, and then click Save.

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