Rhino3D V8 - Lab Upgrade

The Rhino 3D V8 Lab Upgrade is available to educational institutions that currently hold a Rhino Lab Licence for a previous version (V5, V6, or V7). It upgrades your existing network deployment to Rhino V8, providing access to all new features including ShrinkWrap, PushPull modelling, Apple Metal performance improvements, and the updated Cycles render engine.

A perpetual licence upgrade — one-time cost per seat, no subscription, no expiry.

What's New in V8

• ShrinkWrap — Create watertight meshes for 3D printing and reverse engineering.
• PushPull Modelling — Faster solid modelling by dragging faces directly.
• Apple Metal Support — Up to 24x faster graphics on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
• Advanced Clipping & Sectioning — Improved 2D drawing and section generation.
• Updated Cycles Render Engine — Faster raytraced display and improved UV mapping.

Eligibility

• Accredited educational institutions with an existing Rhino Lab Licence (V5, V6, or V7)
• Existing Lab Licence details required to verify eligibility
• Contact us to confirm seat count and pricing before purchasing

Compatibility

• Windows — Windows 11 or 10
• Mac — macOS 14–12.4; Intel and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
• Network — Requires Zoo licence manager (free from McNeel)

FAQs

• Which Lab Licence versions qualify? Any existing Rhino Lab Licence from V5, V6, or V7.
• Do I need to contact you before purchasing? Yes — please contact us to confirm your seat count and eligibility before ordering.
• Is the upgrade perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.
• Can we continue using V7 alongside V8? Yes. Your existing Lab Licence remains valid independently.