Bongo is a professional animation plug-in specifically designed to integrate seamlessly within the Rhinoceros (Rhino) 3D modeling environment. Marketed as “animation for designers,” Bongo allows users to easily create motion studies, product demonstrations, and architectural walk-throughs using familiar keyframe-based tools without needing to export their models to separate animation software. Key capabilities include the ability to animate object movement, rotation, and scaling directly in the Rhino viewport via drag-and-drop keyframe manipulation. Advanced features such as Inverse Kinematics (IK), object morphing, hierarchical relationships, and expression control allow designers to quickly create complex mechanical movements, ensuring that the visual communication of their designs is as precise and integrated as the modeling itself.
