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    Rhino

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/ARobert McNeel and Associates headquartered in Seattle offers Rhinoceros 3D (or Rhino 3D), a 3D modeling and design application. Rhino can create, edit, analyze, document, render, animate, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces and solids, subdivision geometry (SubD), point clouds, and polygon meshes.

    $995

    one-time fee

    NX CAD

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ASiemens NX software is an integrated product design solution that helps deliver products faster and more efficiently. NX delivers design, simulation, and manufacturing solutions that enable companies to realize the value of the digital twin.N/A
    Pricing
    RhinoNX CAD
    Editions & Modules
    Rhino 3D for Windows & Mac
    $995
    one-time fee
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    RhinoNX CAD
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscount available for students and faculty.—
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    RhinoNX CAD
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    Robert McNeel and Associates
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
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    96%
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    17 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    15 Answers
    Features
    RhinoNX CAD
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Rhino 3D and NX CAD
    Feature
    Rhino 3D
    4.5
    1 Ratings
    45% below category average
    NX CAD
    7.6
    5 Ratings
    7% above category average
    3D Modeling10.01 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    2D Drafting2.01 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization4.01 Ratings5.94 Ratings
    Parametric Design5.01 Ratings8.45 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing1.01 Ratings6.54 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats7.01 Ratings7.65 Ratings
    Assembly Design10.01 Ratings8.35 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis1.01 Ratings7.33 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation1.01 Ratings7.15 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions4.01 Ratings7.45 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    RhinoNX CAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    8.1
    (28 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    7.3
    (8 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.5
    (4 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    RhinoNX CAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Robert McNeel and Associates
    One of the main highlights of Rhino is the built-in visual programming system "Grasshopper". It is widely used for parametric architectural design, by a variety of world-class architectural offices. It is also very popular within architectural schools and universities. Its usefulness has increased a lot by having add-ins, plug-ins, scripts, and integrations with Revit and ARCHICAD for BIM workflows.
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    Siemens AG
    There is perfect integration between NX CAD and NX CAM modules with less data loss. Better graphical interface and simplified commands makes NX CAD a better software then others. The tool has scope to develop an algorithm for generating surfaces from the point data. Include of option to convert .STL to any CAD format will be helpful. The connectivity of splines laying in different planes can be improvised.
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    Pros
    Robert McNeel and Associates
    • Parametric Modeling - Grasshopper allows for easy/rapid iterative process
    • White box renders display - looks great as a quick diagram export with no post-production required.
    • robust command prompts - rhino was originally made for industrial design and it flexes a lot of unique modeling commands that put it up there with SolidWorks
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    • Seamless interaction across multiple departments.
    • The software allows you to create a very high level of control and organization within your engineering staff. This reduces the companies mistakes and maximizes productivity.
    • The software makes it very easy to track your product through every phase of the production cycle.
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    Cons
    Robert McNeel and Associates
    • Rhino has very limited sheet layout tools.
    • Grasshopper could be better integrated into the main interface.
    • Lack of backwards file compatibility can be frustrating.
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    • Keeping the colors of surfaces if volume bodies are linked
    • Show and keep symbolic threads
    • For me, I miss more information why a surface can't be deleted or a radius is not possible. And maybe a solution, how could it look like, if NX CAD adds a new surface.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Robert McNeel and Associates
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    Siemens AG
    possibility of integration and customization
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    Usability
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    Siemens AG
    Siemens NX CAD has been has been simple in design & user interface. It is best among the competitors. It can develop heavy models & designs with very ease. It has Layers options for arranging multiple assemblies in the same file. It does not require heavy system investment & works fine on professional PCs
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    Support Rating
    Robert McNeel and Associates
    A majority of the support for Rhinoceros 3D does not come from the company itself, but from online forums and boards where other Rhinoceros 3D users outline their issues and solutions. The Rhinoceros 3D website does not offer much in-depth support and just outlines general how to's. At the same time, online forums allow for more specific issues to be addressed and solved by the Rhinoceros 3D community.
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    Siemens AG
    NX CAD version is going out of support after only 12 months. Changes will not be implemented after 12 months from prodcution
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    Implementation Rating
    Robert McNeel and Associates
    No answers on this topic
    Siemens AG
    the manitenance period is too small for our implementation timeline
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    Alternatives Considered
    Robert McNeel and Associates
    It's hard to compare Rhino to other modeling software as Rhino is in a niche of its own. No other software (to my knowledge) is as customizable/programmable and has such a large community and such a large amount of free, open-source addons. Rhino (and Grasshopper) can be intimidating at first but once you get familiar with it and grow your toolbox with your own scripts, so much time will be saved
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    Siemens AG
    NX CAD is very good for interoperability between different three dimensional modelling softwares, it can convert to .jt models, from native format such as .CATPart, .CATProduct, and ones from SOLIDWORKS. Also it is integrated to Siemens Teamcenter, which also enables other downstream workflow, such as Tecnomatix Process Simulate. Other software packages would need more integration effort to make this possible
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    Return on Investment
    Robert McNeel and Associates
    • Right away Rhino3D is useful for simple and accurate 3D model import, repair and export all in a variety of formats.
    • Rhino3D is easy to use and learn. The time to productivity is very short with this modeling tool.
    • The price is low for the value received, a great investment.
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    • The software itself is pretty expensive compared to other CAD-systems.
    • Implementation is not out of the box, it requires a lot of consulting and iteration cycles.
    • On the positive side is to mention the seamless of downstream functionalities, from product development to manufacturing and visualization, etc.
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    ScreenShots

    NX CAD Screenshots

    Screenshot of NX technology can generate multiple design options. (It's like having an extra employee dedicated to "trying out" different designs.) Then Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) can be used to generate the part.Screenshot of Studies show an inordinate amount of time can be spent by designers as they look for previous or similar parts. The software can search for similarly-shaped parts.Screenshot of NX has the ability to validate a part (or assembly) and its adherence to standards, collisions, and manufacturability.Screenshot of Virtual inspection and mark up full sized assemblies.Screenshot of a rendering created from the actual product design. Notice the lighting and surface realism.