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Save

Ctrl (CMD) + S

The Save command saves the current model.

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

Clear render and analysis meshes to reduce the 3dm file size. When you open the model next time, Rhino will re-create the render and analysis meshes as needed.

Save textures

Embed images used by materials, environments and decals into the 3dm. The images will not be lost when the 3dm is moved to another computer. Details...

Search the following settings in Advanced settings to change the behaviors for embedded images.

EmbedFileDocumentDefault (True) enables or (False) disables the "Save textures" checkbox for new Rhino models.

NeverEmbedFiles (True) hides the "Save textures" checkbox and stops embedding images in Rhino models.

AlwaysUnpackEmbeddedFilesToTemp (True) moves the *embedded_files folder from next to 3dm to the TEMPType "Open $TMPDIR" in the Terminal App to open the TEMP folder , and then browse to the "Unpacked Files" folder. folder.

Save plugin data

Save data attached to objects or the document by plug-ins.

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.

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.

To access hidden command-line options

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

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.

SaveAs

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Save As (+ Option)

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

Options

Save small

Clear render and analysis meshes to reduce the 3dm file size. When you open the model next time, Rhino will re-create the render and analysis meshes as needed.

Save textures

Embed images used by materials, environments and decals into the 3dm. The images will not be lost when the 3dm is moved to another computer. Details...

Search the following settings in Advanced settings to change the behaviors for embedded images.

EmbedFileDocumentDefault (True) enables or (False) disables the "Save textures" checkbox for new Rhino models.

NeverEmbedFiles (True) hides the "Save textures" checkbox and stops embedding images in Rhino models.

AlwaysUnpackEmbeddedFilesToTemp (True) moves the *embedded_files folder from next to 3dm to the TEMPType "Open $TMPDIR" in the Terminal App to open the TEMP folder , and then browse to the "Unpacked Files" folder. folder.

Save plugin data

Save data attached to objects or the document by plug-ins.

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.

To access hidden command-line options

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

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.

Note: To save as a different version of Rhino on the Mac, use the ExportAll command.

SaveAsTemplate

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File	File Save As Template

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

Options

Save small

Clear render and analysis meshes to reduce the 3dm file size. When you open the model next time, Rhino will re-create the render and analysis meshes as needed.

Save textures

Embed images used by materials, environments and decals into the 3dm. The images will not be lost when the 3dm is moved to another computer. Details...

Search the following settings in Advanced settings to change the behaviors for embedded images.

EmbedFileDocumentDefault (True) enables or (False) disables the "Save textures" checkbox for new Rhino models.

NeverEmbedFiles (True) hides the "Save textures" checkbox and stops embedding images in Rhino models.

AlwaysUnpackEmbeddedFilesToTemp (True) moves the *embedded_files folder from next to 3dm to the TEMPType "Open $TMPDIR" in the Terminal App to open the TEMP folder , and then browse to the "Unpacked Files" folder. folder.

Save plugin data

Save data attached to objects or the document by plug-ins.

Notes

The SaveAsTemplate command uses a default location:
/Applications/Rhinoceros.app/Contents/Frameworks/RhCore.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/[language-code].lproj/Template Files

To access hidden command-line options

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

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

SaveSmall

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File	File Save Small

The SaveSmall command saves geometry objects without meshes.

Note

Use SaveSmall when you want to save disk space or send the file to someone via e-mail or other electronic media.
Your render meshes will regenerate when you Render or Shade your viewports.
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.

To access hidden command-line options

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

Command-line options
Version	Specifies the Rhino version for the saved file.
SavePlugInData	Saves data attached to objects or the document by plug-in applications.
Browse	Opens the Save window.

See also

Toolbar: Popup

Export

Save selected objects to a new file.

Toolbar: Block | File

ExportWithOrigin

Save objects to a new file with a specified origin and construction plane.

Toolbar: File

ExportBitmaps

Create files from bitmaps in the model.

Work with files

Index of import/export file types

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