Publishing & Loading
How to use Speckle for Rhino
Step-by-step guide for using the Rhino connector
Speckle currently supports versions: .
The connector works on only.
Setup
The Rhino and Grasshopper connectors are bundled, so if you installed one,
you don’t need to install the other.
1
Install the connector
Install your connector
2
Open the Rhino connector
- Type Speckle in the command line, or 2. Select Speckle in the Speckle Toolbar to open the Rhino connector.
- Select Sign in if you haven’t linked your Speckle account.
Where is the Speckle toolbar in Rhino?
Where is the Speckle toolbar in Rhino?
After installation, if you don’t see the Speckle Rhino toolbar, you can manually load it:
- Type the Toolbar command in Rhino.
- Select File > Open and navigate to your Rhino UI folder:
AppData\Roaming\McNeel\Rhinoceros\7.0\UI\Plug-ins - Select the Speckle.Connectors.Rhino.rui file and press Enter.
I'm getting a framework compatibility error or a black connector window
I'm getting a framework compatibility error or a black connector window
Early versions of Rhino 8 may not have propery framework compatibility for plugins.
We advise you to upgrade to Rhino 8.9 and above if you are using an earlier version.
You can also change your Rhino runtime:
- Type the SetDotNetRuntime command in Rhino
- Select the NETFramework option
- Restart Rhino
Why is the Speckle plugin not showing up after I installed the connector?
Why is the Speckle plugin not showing up after I installed the connector?
- Make sure your version of is one of the supported versions.
- Uninstall and reinstall your connector.
.exe or right-clicking and then selecting Open to run the installer.
Installation issues can also be caused by conflicting plugins.If you’re still experiencing problems, please report it in our Community Forum and include the following information:- Your application version
- Your Speckle connector version
What should I do if the plugin UI is empty or unresponsive, or if my application crashes?
What should I do if the plugin UI is empty or unresponsive, or if my application crashes?
If your connector window is floating, try docking it to your application to fix blank UI issues.For major issues, you can sometimes find a
log file in your directory at AppData\Roaming\Speckle\Logs.
Please report your problem in our Community Forum and include the following information:- Your application version
- Your Speckle connector version
- A copy of the log
Why can't I add a new account?
Why can't I add a new account?
This can happen if our desktop service isn’t running. Desktop Service is used for authenticating new accounts. If it’s not running, search for Speckle Desktop Services in Windows search and run it.
How do I uninstall my connector?
How do I uninstall my connector?
All Speckle connectors are installed like any other program. You can uninstall them directly from your system’s
Applications. For a full uninstall, you should also remove Speckle Desktop Services as well as your Speckle connector.How do I update my connector to the latest version?
How do I update my connector to the latest version?
You can always download the latest version of the connector in the web app.
If a new version of the connector is available, you will also see a notification in your connector UI.
Publishing a Model
1
Select Publish
2
Choose a project
- Select an existing project
- or select New Project to create one
3
Choose a model
- Select an existing model
- or select New Model to create one
4
Select objects to publish
- In your application viewport, select the elements you want to publish.
- Select Publish.
- Your model is now published to Speckle and is available to the rest of your team.
What types of Rhino elements can I publish to Speckle??
What types of Rhino elements can I publish to Speckle??
All types of visible geometry can be published, as well as
hatch, text, and blocks. Each published object contains the following information:- Name
- Color
- Render material
- User strings
How do I publish models from Rhino layers?
How do I publish models from Rhino layers?
- Click the blue filter field at the top of Select objects dialog while publishing a new version.
- Select Layers, and then click on any number of layers you would like to add to the filter.
How do I see the user strings on my published Rhino objects?
How do I see the user strings on my published Rhino objects?
All custom properties can be found under the properties field when you select and view a Rhino object in your browser.
Why does my model have the wrong colors in the web browser viewer?
Why does my model have the wrong colors in the web browser viewer?
In the viewer, select the View Modes button in the side bar, and switch the view mode to Shaded. If you still don’t see your object colors, let us know in our Community Forum
Why are some objects that I published missing from my model?
Why are some objects that I published missing from my model?
After you publish a Speckle model, click on the Report button to see any errors that may have occurred.
Click on any item in the report to highlight that item in your application. Some objects may not be supported for publishing.
Loading a Model
1
Select Load
2
Choose a project
3
Choose a model
4
Choose a version to load
- Latest version is always first.
- To load a specific version, select it from the UI.
How are Speckle models loaded in Rhino?
How are Speckle models loaded in Rhino?
All objects in Speckle models are loaded as
geometry, text, or blocks in Rhino. They’re created in the same layer structure as what you see when viewing your model in your browser. Each object will be loaded with:- Render material (if any)
- Color (if any)
- Name (if set)
- Custom properties as user strings
Can I load custom properties in Rhino, like Revit parameters?
Can I load custom properties in Rhino, like Revit parameters?
Yes, all custom properties found under the properties field will be created as user strings in Rhino.
Why are some objects that I loaded missing from my model?
Why are some objects that I loaded missing from my model?
After you load a Speckle model, click on the Report button to see any errors that may have occurred.
Click on any item in the report to highlight that item in your application. Some objects may not be supported for loading in .
Why can't I select a project in the UI—it's disabled?
Why can't I select a project in the UI—it's disabled?
This happens when you don’t have permissions to load a project. Contact the project owner to change your role.
Can I load a model via URL?
Can I load a model via URL?
Yes. Next to the search box in the project selection dialog, there’s an Add model by URL option. Paste the model URL there.