Software Side Roads

Scenic Detours Along the Way to Release


Cloud Zoo

  • Easier Rhino Plugin Free Trials – Cloud Zoo

    Many software products, including Rhino, issue complex per-user license keys for trial use. I believe that a single trial license key per product for everyone is the best solution. Understandably, many Rhino3D plugins follow the licensing user flows which Rhino itself does. Most of the time, that makes sense. The Cloud Zoo does, after all,… Continue reading

  • Rhino3D Cloud Zoo Plugin Licensing for Groups

    As detailed in a previous post providing an overview of Rhino3D cloud zoo licensing for plugins, McNeel provides an easy-to-uptake way to handle licensing for Rhino plugins in a way that is consistent with the Rhino3D user experience. During development, there’s a convenient break point after the plugin itself supports the appropriate Rhino Cloud Zoo… Continue reading

About Me

The focus of my work is writing software tools in support of engineering and financial analysis plus taking care of the source and results data for quality and documentation purposes. Most of my professional time has been spent in the engineering, particularly naval architecture, and finance sectors. Many side tasks which aren’t strictly central to my deliverables crop up and must be dealt with. These posts are notes on the little side tours and cul-de-sacs along the way.

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