Work with files

In addition to saving and opening model .3dm files, Rhino can also open and save a large number of file formats created by other software.

For a list of supported file formats, see: Index of import/export file types.

Open a model or create a new model

Create a new model based on a template.

Open an existing model file.

Merge objects from another model file.

Insert block objects stored in the file or import a file as a block definition.

Save the current model to a backup file.

Discard changes and revert to the previously saved document.

Save the current model.

Save the current model with a different name, close the current model, and open the new model.

Save the current model as a template file.

Save geometry objects without render or analysis meshes.

Save selected objects to a new file.

Save all objects to a new file.

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

Check the active file for errors.

Check any Rhino model file for errors.

Recover data from damaged files.