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Alex Bacon, EIT
2020-06-08

Interchangeability of models between RFEM and Rhino

When I try to export/import a model between RFEM and Rhino, I get an error regarding RF-COM. "Export Error: Error to write data, message: The demo version of RF‑COM allows models with a maximum of 12 members, 2 surfaces, and 2 solids only". How do I fix this?

Answer:

Download the following link:

Then:
(1) Please close RFEM and Rhino.
(2) Open the ZIP folder and double click the *.rhi file.
(3) Select the "Anyone who uses this computer" option in the Rhino Package Installer.

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Alex is responsible for customer training, technical support, and continued program development for the North American market.

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