D5 Lite 1.0.0 for Rhino: New Features

D5 Lite 1.0.0 for Rhino was released for Windows on June 30, 2026. This first Rhino release lets you preview material, lighting, and camera changes while modeling to check a design as you work.

Preview the Design While Modeling

1. Install the Lite plugin for Rhino through the D5 Launcher, then open your Rhino model.
2. Click Connect to D5 Lite on the Rhino toolbar to open the real-time render window.
3. Turn on Live Sync, move objects or edit the model in Rhino, and check the changes in Lite.

To change the composition, continue rotating, panning, or zooming the view in Rhino. With Sync Viewport on, Lite follows the Rhino camera.

View Installation and Startup Steps → · View Rhino Camera Controls →

Keep Editing Materials in Rhino

Edit materials in Rhino's native material editor. The first release reads native Rhino materials and adds D5 templates to the material type list.

1. Select the material you want to adjust in the Rhino material editor.
2. Keep the native material type or choose a suitable D5 template, then adjust its color, maps, and other parameters.
3. Check the result in Lite and save the Rhino .3dm file when finished.

View the Full Rhino Materials Guide →

Set Up Lighting with Native Rhino Lights

Manage light positions and parameters in Rhino. Lite reads native lights, so you can use the same fixtures for the render preview.

1. Create or select a point light, spotlight, rectangular light, or linear light in Rhino.
2. Adjust its position, direction, and light parameters in Rhino.
3. Keep Live Sync on, check the lighting in Lite, and save the .3dm file.

View the Full Rhino Lights Guide →

Try Different Environments with HDRI Presets

Built-in HDRI sky presets in the Environment panel help you compare skies, environment lighting, and reflections during design.

1. Open the Environment panel in Lite and switch to HDRI.
2. Select a preset thumbnail to preview the environment.
3. Adjust brightness and rotation as needed, checking the lighting and reflections on the model.

View the Full Environment and Sky Guide →

View This Version's Release Notes → · Return to the User Manual →