rhino-ceiling-panel

Rhino Ceiling Panel Design

Project Overview

My first project learning Rhino 3D software. Created a ceiling panel with a grid of circular holes using basic modeling commands and boolean operations.

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Modeling Process

Step 1: Base Panel

• Used Box command to create rectangular solid
• First time using Rhino's command line interface

Step 2: Hole Pattern

• Created single circle using Circle command
• Used array commands to duplicate circle in grid pattern
• Approximately 90 holes total (10 columns × 9 rows)

Step 3: Boolean Operations

• Applied BooleanDifference to cut holes through solid
• Learned how boolean operations work in 3D modeling

Tools & Techniques Used

• 3D Modeling: Box command for solid creation
• Pattern Creation: Array commands for grid layout
• Boolean Operations: BooleanDifference for cutting geometry
• Navigation: Rhino viewport controls and interface

Skills Demonstrated

• Learning new CAD software from scratch
• Understanding basic 3D modeling concepts
• Problem-solving when encountering software challenges
• Creating systematic geometric patterns

Challenges & Learning

• First time using professional 3D modeling software
• Understanding Rhino's command-based workflow
• Learning viewport navigation and controls
• Getting inconsistent guidance from AI assistants