{"product_id":"rhino3d-academic-upgrade","title":"Rhino3D V8 - Academic Upgrade","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rhino 3D V8 Academic Upgrade is available to existing owners of a previous Rhino Academic licence (V1 through V7) at a significantly reduced price. It provides full access to every new feature in Rhino V8 while maintaining academic licence terms — ideal for students and educators already using Rhino in their studies or teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA perpetual licence upgrade — one-time cost, no subscription, no expiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's New in V8\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrinkWrap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Create watertight meshes around NURBS, SubD, and point clouds for 3D printing and reverse engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePushPull Modelling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dynamically add or remove volumes by dragging faces for faster solid modelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubD Creases\u003c\/strong\u003e — Define sharp features within smooth SubD objects without increasing control net complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Metal Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 24x faster graphics on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated Cycles Render Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e — Faster raytraced display and improved UV mapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEligibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting owners of a Rhino V1–V7 Academic licence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be enrolled at or employed by an accredited educational institution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour existing Academic licence key required at activation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot transferable\u003c\/strong\u003e — non-transferable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWindows\u003c\/strong\u003e — Windows 11 or 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMac\u003c\/strong\u003e — macOS 14 (Sonoma), 13 (Ventura), or 12.4 (Monterey); Intel and Apple Silicon (M1\/M2\/M3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicence key works on both platforms (not simultaneously)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho is eligible?\u003c\/strong\u003e Existing Rhino Academic licence holders (V1–V7) who are current students or educators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it transferable?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Non-transferable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I upgrade to a Commercial licence instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — contact us for Academic-to-Commercial upgrade pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs it perpetual?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still use my old version?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Your previous Academic licence remains valid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McNeel \u0026 Associates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53892853170516,"sku":"R80U-E","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/6102\/9204\/files\/Rhino3d.png?v=1779716708","url":"https:\/\/cadwax.co.uk\/products\/rhino3d-academic-upgrade","provider":"CADWAX Software (UK)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}