Save

The Save command saves the current model.

Note: You can automatically save a backup file each time a model is saved.

See: Options > Files.

Steps

In the File name box, type a name for the file.

Click Save.

To save as an earlier version of Rhino

See Rhino 3DM Earlier Versions.

To save as a different file format

Type the file name with the desired extension.

See: Export.

Options

Save small

Though clearing the render meshes makes the file smaller, it will shade and render more slowly the next time you open the file.

Save geometry only

Saves geometry objects only. No layers, materials, properties, notes, or units settings are saved.

This is similar to exporting the objects. A new file is made, but it does not become your active Rhino model.

Save Textures

Embeds external textures used by materials, environments and decals into the model.

Note: In the emergency save (out of memory) situation, Rhino automatically attempts to save your current model under a different name and prevent you from saving over your last .3dm file. Search your hard disk for a file named RHINO_EMERGENCY_SAVE.3dm.

Command-line options

To access hidden command-line options

Type a hyphen in front of the command name: -Save.

Version

Specifies the Rhino version for the saved file.

SaveSmall

Though clearing the render meshes makes the file smaller, it will shade and render more slowly the next time you open the file.

GeometryOnly

Saves geometry objects only. No layers, materials, properties, notes, or units settings are saved.

This is similar to exporting the objects. A new file is made, but it does not become your active Rhino model.

SaveTextures

Embeds external textures used by materials, environments and decals into the model.

SavePlugInData

Saves data attached to objects or the document by plug-in applications.

Browse

Opens the Save window.

SaveAs

The SaveAs command saves the current model with a different name, closes the current model, and opens the new model.

Options

Options are the same as for the Save command.

Command-line options

To access hidden command-line options

Type a hyphen in front of the command name: -Save.

Version

Specifies the Rhino version for the saved file.

SaveSmall

Though clearing the render meshes makes the file smaller, it will shade and render more slowly the next time you open the file.

GeometryOnly

Saves geometry objects only. No layers, materials, properties, notes, or units settings are saved.

This is similar to exporting the objects. A new file is made, but it does not become your active Rhino model.

SaveTextures

Embeds external textures used by materials, environments and decals into the model.

SavePlugInData

Saves data attached to objects or the document by plug-in applications.

Browse

Opens the Save window.

SaveAsTemplate

The SaveAsTemplate command saves the current model as a template file.

Notes

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Template files are located in the Rhino support folder.

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You can change the default location of template files in Files Options.

Options

Options are the same as for the Save command.

Command-line options

Options are the same as for the Save command.

Type -SaveAsTemplate to access command-line options.

SaveSmall

The SaveSmall command saves geometry objects without meshes.

Note

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Use SaveSmall when you want to save disk space or send the file to someone via e-mail or other electronic media.

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Your render meshes will regenerate when you Render or Shade your viewports.

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If your model takes a long time to shade the first time, save your render meshes. This will save time when opening the file or shading the first time.

Command-line options

Type -SaveSmall to access command-line options.

Version

Specifies the Rhino version for the saved file.

SaveSmall

Though clearing the render meshes makes the file smaller, it will shade and render more slowly the next time you open the file.

GeometryOnly

Saves geometry objects only. No layers, materials, properties, notes, or units settings are saved.

This is similar to exporting the objects. A new file is made, but it does not become your active Rhino model.

SaveTextures

Embeds external textures used by materials, environments and decals into the model.

SavePlugInData

Saves data attached to objects or the document by plug-in applications.

Browse

Opens the Save window.

IncrementalSave

The IncrementalSave command saves the model as a new sequentially-numbered version.

Note: The current model is not affected.

Steps

To change the default settings for how the file is saved, use the command-line version (‑IncrementalSave).

Note: The settings selected stay in effect for subsequent incremental saves.