Inescop Sole 3D v3.0 for Rhino 5

Inescop Sole 3D v3.0 for Rhino 5 is a 3D modeling plugin developed by INESCOP (the Spanish Institute for Footwear Research), designed specifically for use within Rhinoceros (Rhino) 5 — a popular 3D CAD software used for industrial design, architecture, jewelry, and more.

What it is

Inescop Sole 3D is a plugin for Rhinoceros 5 that provides specialized tools for the design and modeling of shoe soles. This plugin adds advanced functionalities tailored for the footwear industry, enabling footwear designers and manufacturers to create detailed, accurate 3D sole designs directly within the Rhino environment.

What it’s used for

1. Sole design

   • Create 3D models of shoe soles from scratch or modify existing templates

   • Design detailed sole profiles, textures, and tread patterns

   • Customize the geometry of the sole to match the requirements of different shoe styles and materials

2. Sole construction

   • Use specialized tools to model different layers, structures, and thicknesses of soles (e.g., adding tread patterns, embossing, or texturing)

3. Virtual fitting

   • Analyze how the sole interacts with the shoe upper and the last to ensure proper fit and function

4. Compatibility with production processes

   • Generate 3D files suitable for CNC cutting or 3D printing to manufacture physical prototypes or final products

   • Use the plugin to develop soles for production with footwear manufacturing machines

5. Integration with Rhino’s environment

   • Since it’s a Rhino plugin, the software offers seamless integration with all of Rhino’s advanced modeling tools, making it easy to incorporate the sole design into a larger shoe model.