This guide covers installation, licensing, and configuration of RhinoCAM for SoAD’s CNC routers.

before getting started

• Connect to the Wentworth campus network through Eduroam WiFi or hardline. If you’re off campus, you can connect via the GlobalProtect VPN. The RhinoCAM license is active only when you are connected to the Wentworth network.
• Install the latest version of Rhino. Please see the TechSpot knowledgebase article for Rhino installation and licensing instructions. RhinoCAM is only compatible with Rhino for Windows.
• Uninstall any previous versions of RhinoCAM.

download and install RhinoCAM

install the latest version of RhinoCAM Download the latest version of RhinoCAM 202X from Mecsoft’s website run the installer

license RhinoCAM

start RhinoCAM Start RhinoCAM Select Run CAM Demo then select the Mill module
enter license info navigate to RhinoCAM Preferences, Licensing category select Using Network Locked License Server. Enter: IP Address or Name = WITLM01 Server Port # = 27020 select Test Connection; all tested parameters should = OK; if not, please see troubleshooting below restart rhino
confirm that the license is active in the top menu bar, Navigate to RhinoCAM 202X > License … if the license window looks similar to the screenshot, the license is active
…If the license is not active You will be prompted to enter a License/Activation code if the license is not active. Troubleshooting steps: confirm that you are connected to the Wentworth network. If you are off campus, you will need to connect through the Global Protect VPN if you are still having an issue, please submit a ticket with the Techspot [https://techspot.wit.edu/techspot] for further help

configure RhinoCAM

Please follow the steps below to configure RhinoCAM for SoAD’s Shopbot CNC router:

select Post-Processor select the Post button in the Machining Browser change the Current Post Processor to ShopBot-REV1 select Edit … Under the Feed Rate category in the Post-Processor Generator, change the High Value = 6; Select save
change the Posted File Extension navigate to RhinoCAM Preferences, Post-Processor category select Add New…, add .sbp as a new Posted File Extension select .sbp from the Posted File Extension dropdown menu

disabling the RhinoCAM plugin (optional)

The RhinoCAM plugin will increase the load time for Rhino significantly. You can disable the plugin when not in-use.

disable the RhinoCAM plugin enter PlugInManager into the command line to open the Rhino Plug-Ins Manager Find the RhinoCAM plug-in in the list and disable it; the plug-in will no longer load when Rhino launches the plug-in can be re-enabled at any time