Install UMI
umi is a Rhino plugin that works with only with the Windows version of Rhino 6 or 7.
System Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4 GB of free RAM | 8 GB of total system RAM |
| Disk space 2.5 GB | SSD drive with at least 5 GB of free space | |
| Monitor resolution | 1024x768 | 1920×1080 |
| Operating system | Officially released 64-bit versions of the following: Microsoft Windows 8 or later |
Hardware
Windows computer with hardware capable of running CAD software
Software
| Software | Use |
|---|---|
| EnergyPlus | Editing |
QGIS or ArcGIS if participant has license Rhinoceros 3D (https://www.rhino3d.com/download/) Note: UMI has been mostly tested with Rhino version 6 but it should also work with Rhino 7. Umi for Rhino Ubem.io
Install using the msi installer
The umi installer is the recommended tool to install umi. Use it to install and maintain umi on different versions of Rhino, and easily remove umi.
Download the installer .msi.
In Chrome, it is possible that the file will be blocked. Simply click on
...and select “Keep”.
If Microsoft Defender is activated on your computer, the following window could also appear:
To dismiss, click on “Show more” and then click on “Keep anyway”. This will allow you to run the msi installer.
Run the installer and follow the wizard steps.
When you run Rhino for the first time after the install, Rhino will check for compatibility of the plugin.
For more information, see Run UMI for the first time
It is necessary to have administrative privileges to install UMI.