| Metric | Rhino 7 (Intel/Rosetta) | Rhino 8.11.24254.15002 (Native) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 48 seconds | 19 seconds | | Zoom/Orbit (Shaded) | 22 FPS | 58 FPS | | Make 2D (Hidden Line) | 4 min 20 sec | 2 min 10 sec | | Export to STL (10MB file) | 12 seconds | 4 seconds |
McNeel has proven that they are serious about the Mac platform. With the release of this build, the gap between Windows and Mac Rhino has effectively closed. The command line is identical. The grasshopper definitions are cross-compatible. And most importantly, the viewport is finally fluid on a Retina display. Rhinoceros For Mac 8.11.24254.15002
If you have been holding off on upgrading to Rhino 8 because of early bug reports, is the signal that the software is ready for prime time. Download Link: Visit [McNeel’s official Service Release page] and look for "Rhino 8 for Mac SR11" (Build 2024-09-10). | Metric | Rhino 7 (Intel/Rosetta) | Rhino 8