What does RhinoArtisan offer that standalone Rhino does not?

RhinoArtisan speeds up and simplifies jewelry 3D modeling. It adds thousands of pre-designed shapes, jewelry-specific tools and parametric control — drastically cutting design time compared to line-by-line Rhino modeling.

What you get depends on your profile. Pick the one that fits you best to see the details, or browse the full feature list.

• For designers — more creative range, more precision, more output.
• For manufacturers — your entire production workflow, automated.
• For retailers — turn your store into a live showroom.
• All features — every capability in one place.

How can I purchase RhinoArtisan?

To acquire RhinoArtisan, simply access the website and go to the Buy section at https://www.rhinoartisan.com/buy

Can I buy RhinoArtisan through a reseller?

Yes — RhinoArtisan is available through a network of authorized resellers around the world. Find the one closest to you on our resellers page.

Find a reseller near you

Does RhinoArtisan include Rhino?

We offer two versions of RhinoArtisan: RhinoArtisan 6.0 Full Edition, which includes Rhino, and RhinoArtisan 6.0 for Rhino Users, perfect for those who already have Rhino. For more information and pricing, please visit www.rhinoartisan.com/buy.

How to move my license to another computer

In order to activate your RhinoArtisan license on a new computer, you must first deactivate it on the old one. To desactivate your license please follow the next steps:

In Rhino or RhinoArtisan, run the command: ArtisanLicense or click on the toolbar:

RhinoArtisan License Wizard will appear. Next click the Deactivate your license button, and then click the Deactivate button.

Your license has been deactivated, and can now be activated on another computer.

To know how to activate it, click here…

My trial license has expired. Can I extend it?

Technically, no — trial licenses can’t be extended. In most cases the 15-day trial is more than enough time to see the value RhinoArtisan brings to your workflow.

If it wasn’t enough for you, you can go ahead and purchase a license — and if it turns out not to be the right fit, you have 15 days to request a refund. You’ll find the details in our refund policy.

Do you offer student licenses?

No, we don’t offer individual student licenses. We do offer Lab licenses for schools, designed to equip a whole classroom or lab — covering 30 users from a single perpetual license.

If you’re an accredited educational institution, you can find the details, eligibility and pricing on our schools page.

RhinoArtisan for Schools

Who is RhinoArtisan for?

RhinoArtisan is designed for jewelry designers, manufacturers, retailers and educational institutions. Each profile uses it differently:

• Designers — to create faster, iterate variations and use jewelry-specific tools.

• Manufacturers — to prepare production-ready files and feed downstream systems.

• Retailers — to co-design with customers in-store and present designs visually.

• Schools — to teach professional jewelry CAD on industry-standard software.

• For designers

• For manufacturers

• For retailers

• For schools

What does RhinoArtisan offer if I come from RhinoGold, MatrixGold or another jewelry CAD?

RhinoArtisan is a modern solution for 3D jewelry design — created by the founder of RhinoGold and developed by 2Shapes. If you already use another jewelry CAD, RhinoArtisan lets you keep working in a Rhino-based environment, with updated tools, new features and a workflow focused on design, manufacturing and commercial presentation.

If you’re coming from MatrixGold, Matrix, 3Design or RhinoGold, you may also be eligible for our Competitive Upgrade offer.

Competitive Upgrade — 20% off

What are the benefits of RhinoArtisan for designers?

RhinoArtisan helps designers work faster, test variations more easily, and use tools created specifically for jewelry. Its parametric components let you modify ring sizes, gemstones, settings, profiles and other elements without rebuilding the model from scratch.

RhinoArtisan for designers

What are the benefits of RhinoArtisan for manufacturers?

RhinoArtisan helps manufacturers prepare models for production, organize technical information and reduce errors in the workflow. You can generate gemstone lists, reports, manufacturing data and exports useful for internal processes or integration with other systems.

RhinoArtisan for manufacturers

What are the benefits of RhinoArtisan for retailers?

RhinoArtisan lets retailers deliver a more visual, personalized and professional sales experience. You can present designs, change options together with the customer, and turn ideas into clear, viable models ready to move toward production.

RhinoArtisan for retailers

Do I need to buy Rhino if I already have a license?

No. If you already have a compatible Rhino license (Rhino 7 or Rhino 8), you can use it with RhinoArtisan — no need to buy Rhino again.

Can I use my RhinoArtisan license in Cloud Zoo?

Yes. Cloud Zoo is McNeel’s license system for Rhino: it lets you and your team access your licenses from anywhere, online or offline, without checking licenses in and out. It’s free to set up through your Rhino Account and works for both individual users and organizations sharing a pool of licenses.

You’ll find the full step-by-step on adding RhinoArtisan to Cloud Zoo in our docs.

Cloud Zoo — full guide

What is the Competitive Upgrade License?

The Competitive Upgrade License is designed for users coming from another jewelry CAD — such as MatrixGold, RhinoGold, Matrix or 3Design — and lets them access RhinoArtisan under special conditions.

See the Competitive Upgrade offer

Does the Competitive Upgrade License include Rhino?

No. The Competitive Upgrade License does not include Rhino. You’ll need to purchase Rhino separately if you don’t already have a compatible license.

Is RhinoArtisan suitable for jewelry schools?

Yes. RhinoArtisan is well suited to jewelry schools and training centers: it’s easier to learn than many traditional CAD tools, offers Lab Licenses that cover a full classroom, and gives students access to the same professional workflows used in the industry.

RhinoArtisan for Schools

Who can buy a Lab School license?

Lab School licenses are reserved exclusively for officially recognised jewelry schools. They cannot be purchased by individuals, studios or companies, even when the buyer’s intent is teaching.

Any government accredited school can order Lab Licenses on a school purchase order or procurement card. Provide one of the following with your order:

• The school’s tax exemption certificate.
• A faculty or staff pay stub from the current school term. You may redact any sensitive information (salary, personal ID, address) — we only need to verify the institution and the term.

Once we confirm the documentation, the order moves forward and we issue the Lab License. If you have any doubts about eligibility, contact us before purchasing and we will guide you through the right path for your institution.

What kind of technical support is included?

RhinoArtisan includes email technical support at no additional cost — for customers, schools, resellers and even users testing the demo version. If you run into trouble, our team is here to help.

Are updates included?

RhinoArtisan releases major updates periodically. Some updates may involve an additional cost depending on your license and version. Most users choose to update so they keep benefiting from the latest tools and improvements.

How often are major RhinoArtisan versions released?

Major versions are released when they introduce significant product advances. RhinoArtisan 7.0 will arrive in September and will mark a new stage for the platform.

How much does it cost to upgrade to RhinoArtisan 7.0?

The price depends on the version you are upgrading from.

From RhinoArtisan 6 — the upgrade costs €850. During the first month after launch, it is available at an introductory price of €550.

From RhinoArtisan 5 (any version, 5.0 through 5.4) — the upgrade costs €600 more: €1,450, or €1,150 during the first month after launch.

If you are not sure which version your licence covers, run the ArtisanAbout command in Rhino, or contact us and we will check it for you.

What happens if I buy RhinoArtisan before the launch of 7.0?

Commercial licenses purchased within the six months before the official launch of RhinoArtisan 7.0 will be eligible for a free upgrade to RhinoArtisan 7.0.

Can I keep working with RhinoArtisan 6.8 if I buy now?

Yes. You can start working today with RhinoArtisan 6.8 and move to RhinoArtisan 7.0 when it becomes available — provided your commercial license meets the free-upgrade conditions.

Can we use RhinoArtisan on several computers?

Yes. RhinoArtisan can be installed on as many computers as you need, and each authorised user signs in with their own account.

That also covers one person working from different machines — say, a desktop at the studio and a laptop on the go. You sign in with your account and occupy one of your team’s available licenses while you’re using RhinoArtisan.

How many people can use the software at the same time is determined by the number of licenses in your company’s team.

Do we need a license per person, per computer, or per company?

Neither per person nor per computer. Licenses are managed through a company team: you invite as many users as you need — no individual license per member — and the number of licenses determines how many people can use RhinoArtisan simultaneously.

Available licenses are assigned on a first-come basis: when a user opens RhinoArtisan they take a license, and when they stop using it, it returns to the pool for the next person.

This is especially flexible when some people use the software daily and others only occasionally. For example, a company with six users — two regulars and four occasional — could work comfortably with three licenses, as long as no more than three people need RhinoArtisan at the same moment.

How do I activate RhinoArtisan on a new computer?

Install Rhino and RhinoArtisan on the new machine and sign in with your account — that’s it.

The process is automatic: when you open RhinoArtisan, the system checks whether a license is available in your company’s team and assigns it to you while you use the software. There’s nothing to transfer manually from one computer to another.

Our team can also help you with the installation and the initial setup of users and devices — just ask.

Are the online courses included with the license?

Courses aren’t normally bundled with the license.

However, promotional offers sometimes include them — our current offer includes access to all RhinoArtisan online courses at no extra cost. Check the latest offer or contact us to confirm what’s included right now.

Can I automate my work with the Scripting API or MCP?

Yes. Your license includes the Scripting API and MCP for your own work: batch a collection, connect your ERP, drive RhinoArtisan from your AI assistant.

One rule: every running RhinoArtisan needs its licensed seat, with you at the keyboard. Processes that run without a person at the seat — overnight queues, server jobs — need an Automation license instead.

RhinoArtisan EULA

Can I run RhinoArtisan unattended — overnight queues or a build server?

That’s Unattended Use — execution without a person at the licensed seat — and it’s covered by a separate Automation license, not by the standard seat.

If you’re planning scheduled jobs, processing queues or server-side pipelines, contact us and we’ll set you up.

This is enforced on Windows Server: on server editions of Windows the Scripting API, the Grasshopper components and the MCP server are disabled under a standard seat, and each call returns a message pointing you to us. An Automation license unlocks them.

Talk to us about Automation

Can I build a web service or customer configurator on RhinoArtisan?

Not with a standard license. Anything where third parties — including your own customers — drive RhinoArtisan through an app, website or hosted API needs an OEM agreement.

To be clear: selling the jewelry, designs, renders and documents you create with RhinoArtisan is your normal use and is never restricted. The line is who operates the software: your people may; systems serving third parties need an OEM agreement. We do these — talk to us.

Talk to us about OEM

Why are MCP and the Scripting API labeled Beta?

They’re new in 7.0 and we’re refining their surface with real-world use. They work today, and they’re included with your seat — but names and signatures may still change until they graduate to a stable v1. After that, changes come with versioning and a deprecation window: deprecated interfaces keep working for at least six months.

The current list of beta features lives in RhinoArtisan Labs.

RhinoArtisan Labs