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Rhino 8 launch details

CONFUSED? There has been much confusion about what we expect of you prior to the “public announcement.”

Please do NOT broadcast to the public any Rhino 8 announcements via email, social media, or press releases until the announcement date, 28-Nov-2023.

You are welcome to update your website and online order processing. Plus, discuss Rhino 8 with your customers one-on-one, especially if they are in the purchasing process.

And, you can process Rhino 8 orders.

If you have any questions, post them on the Rhino Reseller discussion forum.

Do not ignore these details:

  • Launch Schedule.
  • Prices and promotion.
  • No change to reseller discounts.
  • No free upgrades to Rhino 8, no matter when someone purchased Rhino 7 or a Rhino 7 Upgrade.
  • Old inventory can be swapped or returned for a credit.
  • Rhino 8 reseller NFR licenses are available. Contact your regional office.
    (Not-For-Resale licenses are for internal use only.)

Important things you need to know:

  • System requirementsReview the Not Supported details.
  • Rhino 8 license keys will work on both Windows and Mac.
  • Customers who purchase full Rhino 8 (R80 and R80-E) will have access to a previous version legacy key. Details…
  • LAN Zoo 8 is required to support Rhino 8 licenses.
  • The Cloud Zoo and Rhino Accounts support Rhino 8 licenses.
  • Current Bongo licenses work in Rhino 8. No stock swap is needed.
  • Most Rhino 7 plugins work in Rhino 8.
    If not, let their developer know. Likely, only minor changes are needed.
  • Flamingo, Penguin, and Brazil are discontinued and will NOT run in Rhino 8. Rhino 8 includes most of those rendering tools and many more.

Again, if you have any questions, post them on the Rhino Reseller discussion forum.

Best,

 - Bob McNeel