Rhino plugins often output polylines (many straight segments) rather than splines.
: Always ensure this is enabled. It reduces the number of control points, making your final curves much easier to edit or extrude into solids. Turn Policy vectorize plugin rhino extra quality
Rhino is a precision tool. If you import a low-quality vector, your Booleans will fail, your offsets will overlap, and your 3D prints will show every "stair-step" from the original pixelated image. Turn Policy Rhino is a precision tool
Type Vectorize to launch the tool or find its icon in the toolbar. A standard vector might have overlapping lines
A standard vector might have overlapping lines. A laser cutter will burn the same line twice, damaging the material. An vectorize plugin merges duplicates and creates a single continuous path.
By investing in a dedicated plugin like Vectorize Pro or Penguin, and adhering to a disciplined pre-export workflow, you transform your Rhino viewport from a 3D window into a bottomless source of infinitely scalable, production-ready vector art.