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Installation Instructions

LunchBox for Rhino 8 (.NET 7)

Supports: Windows + Mac

This method is for users who are running the standard/default version of Rhino 8 that runs in .NET 7. This version of LunchBox maximizes cross-platform compatibility and is installable from either the Windows or Mac operating systems including Apple Silicon Macs.

  1. Start a session of Rhino 8.
  2. Enter the command “PackageManager”. The Package Manager window will open.
  3. Search for the LunchBox plugin.
  4. Select the latest version of LunchBox, then select “Install”.
  5. Allow the installation process to complete.
  6. Restart Rhino.

Note: LunchBox is developed on Windows with nominal testing on the Mac. We have successfully tested a selection of key components on the Mac. However, we cannot guarantee that all features and functions will work with the Mac version of Rhino 8.


LunchBox for Rhino 7 + 8 (.NET Framework)

Supports: Windows Only

This method is for users who are running Rhino 7 or Rhino 8. This version of LunchBox is ideal for plugins that are exclusively using Windows or require interoperability with Rhino.Inside.Revit. Please note that Rhino.Inside.Revit runs Rhino 8 in .NET Framework compatibility mode.

  1. Start a session of Rhino 7 or Rhino 8.
  2. Enter the command “PackageManager”. The Package Manager window will open.
  3. Search for the LunchBox plugin.
  4. Select the 2023.2.2.0 version of LunchBox, then select “Install”.
  5. Allow the installation process to complete.
  6. Restart Rhino 7 or 8

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