A Rhino surface is similar to a piece of stretchy fabric. It can take on many different shapes.
Surfaces are bounded by curves called edges. To visualize the surface shape Rhino displays a grid of isoparametric curves (isocurves) on the surface.
Surfaces have an area, their shape can be changed by moving control points, and they can be meshed.
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EdgeSrfCreates a surface by selecting two, three, or four existing curves whose ends meet exactly.
PlanarSrfCreates a surface from planar curves that enclose an area.
PatchCreates a surface that approximates a set of curves and/or point objects.
RevolveRevolves a curve around an axis to create a surface.
LoftCreates a surface from shape curves; the normal, loose, and tight options make a surface with no creases as it passes over the shape curves.
Sweep1Creates a surface from shape curves that follow along a rail curve that defines one edge of the surface.
Sweep2Creates a surface from shape curves that follow along two rail curves that define two edges of the surface.
FilletSrfCreates a fillet or round between two surfaces.
BlendSrfMakes a smooth surface between two existing surfaces
RailRevolveRevolves a shape curve holding one end along a rail curve. This command is very useful for putting a smooth end cap on an irregularly shaped surface.
ExtrudeCrvExtrudes a curve perpendicular to the construction plane with option to taper the surface with a draft angle.
ExtrudeCrvAlongCurveExtrudes a curve following along a second curve.
ExtrudeCrvToPointExtrudes a curve to a point.
PlaneCreates a rectangular planar surface parallel to the construction plane from two diagonal points.
Plane 3PointCreates a rectangular planar surface from 3 points.
Plane VerticalCreates a rectangular planar surface from 3 points that is vertical to the construction plane.