To run Rhino 8 on a Mac, you'll need:
If you're reporting on issues with this version, consider including:
The following is a summarized changelog based on the build’s release notes:
The transition from OpenGL to Metal has been rocky on Mac. Build 24254 fixes three specific crashes:
One major complaint about past Mac versions was missing toolbar icons and right-click menus. This build introduces: Rhinoceros For Mac 8.11.24254.15002
Rhinoceros for Mac version 8.11.24254.15002 was released on September 10, 2024
. It is a service release for Rhino 8, focusing on performance optimizations for Apple hardware and introducing refined modeling workflows. Key Features and Enhancements Metal Display Technology
: Delivers hardware-accelerated 3D graphics on Mac, providing up to a 24x speed increase in viewports compared to Rhino 7. ShrinkWrap
: A new tool that creates a watertight mesh around open or closed meshes, NURBS geometry, SubD, and point clouds—ideal for 3D printing and scan data cleanup. SubD Creases To run Rhino 8 on a Mac, you'll
: Allows for creating features between smooth and sharp edges without adding complexity to the control net, improving organic modeling. PushPull Workflows
: Simplifies solid modeling by allowing users to grab a face and push or pull it to add or remove volume. Auto CPlanes
: Smarter construction planes that automatically align to selected curves, surfaces, or mesh faces. Rhino Data Types
: New Grasshopper components that allow managing object attributes, blocks, and materials directly from the visual programming environment. GoMeasure3D System Requirements (Mac) According to Rhino 3D System Requirements , the software is a Universal App The transition from OpenGL to Metal has been rocky on Mac
running natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel-based Macs.
Yes, if you are:
No, if you are:
This build addresses specific graphical glitches reported by users running macOS Sonoma. Improvements have been made to the viewport interaction to prevent flickering during complex operations, ensuring smoother navigation for high-poly models.