Rhino Blender Exchange (RBE) v1.0.0

 Seamless Mesh Transfer Between Rhino and Blender

Rhino Blender Exchange (RBE) v1.0.0 is a powerful addon that enables one-click mesh data transfer between Rhino 8 and Blender 4.4/4.5, streamlining workflows for designers, architects, engineers, and 3D artists. By combining Rhino’s precision modeling with Blender’s rendering and animation tools, RBE boosts efficiency across industries like footwear, furniture, automotive, jewelry, and more.

Why Choose RBE?

RBE is designed for professionals and hobbyists who use both Rhino and Blender, offering a streamlined solution to bridge these powerful tools. Whether you’re designing intricate jewelry, automotive parts, or architectural models, RBE simplifies your process, saving time and enhancing creativity. 

Key Features

• Instant Mesh Transfer: Export/import meshes between Rhino and Blender with a single click.
• Flexible File Management: Clean or delete intermediary folders with ease.
• Selective Updates: Update all meshes or specific ones as needed.
• Texture Preservation: Maintain simple texture maps PNG during transfers.
• Enhanced Workflow: Leverage Rhino’s CAD precision and Blender’s creative tools for optimal modeling.

Benefits

• Save Time: Eliminate manual export/import steps, speeding up your workflow.
• Boost Efficiency: Seamlessly integrate Rhino’s technical accuracy with Blender’s rendering capabilities.
• Versatile Applications: Perfect for product design, industrial design, architecture, and more.
  

  

  
  

Compatibility

• Rhino: Version 8
• Blender: Versions 4.4 and 4.5
• Supported Data (Current Version): Meshes only (NURBS, Curves, SubDs, Dimensions, and Hatches planned for future versions)

Installation

Rhino Installation

1. Copy the following files to C:\Program Files\Rhino 8\Plug-ins:
   • blender_create_a_copy.py
   • blender_exchange_delete files.py
   • blender_exchange_delete folder.py
   • blender_exchange_refresh.py
   • blender_exchange_send.py
   • Blender Exchange.rhc
2. Open Rhino 8 and type Containers in the command bar.
3. In the Containers panel, click the folder icon in the bottom left, then browse to Blender Exchange.rhc in the directory above.
4. Verify the “Blender Exchange” tab appears in the Rhino toolbar.

Blender Installation

1. Download the RBE addon as a .zip file (named “Rhino Exchange”).
2. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
3. Click Install, browse to the Rhino Exchange.zip file, and select it to install.
4. Enable the addon by checking the box next to “Rhino Exchange” and save preferences.

Get Started / Initial Setup

RBE facilitates mesh transfers between Rhino and Blender via a dedicated folder. The workflow typically starts with a Rhino .3dm file.

1. In Rhino, create and save a .3dm file in your desired location.
2. In Blender, go to the “Rhino Exchange” tab in the 3D Viewport’s sidebar (N key), click Link, and select the .3dm file to connect the two applications.

Updates

1. Version: 1.0.0 (Release on Aug 7,2025)
2. Version: 1.1.0 (Release on Aug 15,2025) Current

- Fix Bug: Objects import to Blender are scaled up. - Upgrade: In 1.0.0, RBE only worked with 1 Rhino file in 1 location. Now, in 1.1.0 RBE can work with multiple Rhino files in 1 location Notes: for Users who downloaded RBE 1.0.0, please contact us via email 3d.footwear.artist@gmail.com to get RBE 1.1.0 for free. please provide your ID purchase.

-  Fix Bug: Objects import to Blender  are scaled up.

- Upgrade: In 1.0.0, RBE only worked with 1 Rhino file in 1 location. Now, in 1.1.0 RBE can work with multiple Rhino files in 1 location

Notes: for Users who downloaded RBE 1.0.0, please contact us via email 3d.footwear.artist@gmail.com to get RBE 1.1.0 for free. please provide your ID purchase.