Creating and Using Block Instances in Rhino

This video tutorial focuses on the uses of Block Instances in Rhino for 3d modelling. Blocks can be a very powerful tool for any repeating element in your 3d models and this tutorial goes through the steps of creating and editing Blocks within a Rhino model. Timestamps to the key sections of the video can be seen below:
0:05 - 'Block Instance' definition
0:47 - Creating a Block (creation of a simple staircase using Blocks)
2:03 - Arraying the Block Instance steps
2:38 - Editing a Block using 'BlockEdit'
4:45 - BlockEdit on a large scale to edit multiple objects simultaneously
6:00 - Breaking an object out of being a Block back down to its base geometry using 'Explode'

[@vanderhilst]

Thank you for the concise explanation: very useful!

[@nicksmigielski3013]

Such a great way to cut down on file size when you have many duplicate objects. I've used Rhino since 2003 and never utilized this until now. Thanks for the video!

[@tombudd15]

Thanks Nick, I am glad it was helpful!

[@dongterry3925]

Very clear! This really helps the project I've been working on at school!

[@tombudd15]

Thanks Dong

[@emiliolachica6949]

rhino goat you are saving my life fr

[@VSongu]

Thank you for the helpful tutorial, great explanetion and great pronunciation quality!

[@tombudd15]

Thanks Vitaliy!

[@thorstenkreye5035]

Very straight forward! Thank you!

[@tombudd15]

Many thanks, glad it was useful!

[@Toni_N]

Your video helps me a lot. Thank you very much :)

[@allenmarc7221]

Awesome!!!!

[@allenmarc7221]

Your awesome 😮

[@lupusk9productions]

sweet ! i never knew this and ive been using rhino since 2009 lol
Does it take up less memory as well?

[@TANGO99]

Good work, as usual.
What is the best way to file and manage blocks, libraries, to use in future projects?

[@aethelwolfe3539]

I would probably use folders that follow the construction master format 2004 and use the AIA layer standards for layer colors and line weights.

[@aethelwolfe3539]

Or if your familiar with how the Revit family folders work, or the people on your office know that system then use that one.

[@stophl007]

omg i've been working with rhino for like 8 years now and noone ever told me about this… i feel sooooo stupid rn.

[@pubgmania486]

can you tell me after creating the block i insert same block with different scaling, is there any command exist by which text (number) in the block automatically changed to desired number?

[@tombudd15]

Hi Sprinter, unfortunately I don't think this can be achieved within a block as by their nature they are all exactly the same. You could potentially achieve this by using a dimension contained outside of the block however

[@JonNgwisha]

could you share the file from this