How to Install and Use RhinoGold 5.7 for Jewelry Design
RhinoGold 5.7 is a specific jewelry program designed by jewelers for jewelers[^1^]. It is a plugin for Rhinoceros 6, a powerful 3D modeling software that can create any shape imaginable. RhinoGold 5.7 offers a variety of tools and features to help you design, edit, analyze, and render stunning jewelry pieces. In this article, we will show you how to install and use RhinoGold 5.7 for jewelry design.
How to Install RhinoGold 5.7
To install RhinoGold 5.7, you need to have Rhinoceros 6 installed on your computer first. If you do not have it yet, you can download it from here. You will also need a product key for Rhinoceros 6 and a product key for RhinoGold 5.7, which you can get from your vendor or from TDM Solutions, the developer of RhinoGold.
Once you have Rhinoceros 6 and the product keys ready, follow these steps to install RhinoGold 5.7:
- Download the Gate App from tdmsolutions.com/gate. This is a software manager that allows you to download, install, and update TDM products.
- Open the GateApp.exe file to start the installation. When the installation finishes, the Gate will open up automatically.
- Create an account on the Gate or log in with your existing credentials.
- Go to your profile (bottom-left) > My Account, click on “Add your Product Key”. Copy and paste the product key for RhinoGold 5.7 and click on “Validate”.
- Go to Software, and choose RhinoGold from the submenu. Click on “Download and Install” and wait until the process ends. Once finished, you will have the option to run RhinoGold.
- Open Rhinoceros 6 and a panel will appear. Click on “Login” and choose an account (such as Google) or create a new one.
- Go back to the panel, and click on “Enter your license key”. Fill the fields with your name and the email previously used, and paste the product key for Rhinoceros 6 (starting with RH60). Click on “Continue” and start enjoying Rhino.
How to Use RhinoGold 5.7 for Jewelry Design
RhinoGold 5.7 has a user-friendly interface that integrates seamlessly with Rhinoceros 6. You can access all the tools and features of RhinoGold from the toolbar at the top of the screen or from the menu at the left side of the screen. You can also customize your workspace by dragging and dropping panels, tabs, and toolbars according to your preferences.
RhinoGold 5.7 offers a wide range of tools and features to help you create stunning jewelry pieces. Some of them are:
- Gems: You can create and edit different types of gems, such as diamonds, pearls, cabochons, etc. You can also apply different cuts, colors, sizes, and settings to your gems.
- Clayoo: You can create organic shapes with Clayoo, a tool that allows you to sculpt, emboss, subdivide, or smooth your models like clay.
- Dynabar: You can use Dynabar to create dynamic curves that can be easily modified by dragging control points or handles.
- Rings: You can create and edit different types of rings, such as solitaires, bands, eternity rings, etc. You can also apply different profiles, shanks, bezels, prongs, etc. to your rings.
- Pave: You can create pave settings for your gems with Pave, a tool