Tips & Tricks for Working with Twinmotion and Rhino

Tips & Tricks

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Importing Custom 2D Assets

Want to use your own 2D graphics like people or props?

1. Create your artwork (digitally or by hand).
2. Remove the background and save as a .png with no padding beneath the object.
3. In Twinmotion, navigate to:
   Library → Characters → Cutout
4. Place any default character into the scene.
5. Select it, go to Properties → Texture → Open, and upload your custom image.
6. Adjust the X and Z scale percentages to match the correct proportions.
7. Rename your object in the Scene Graph, then right-click and select Add to User Library.

Find your asset later under:
Library → User Library

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Recovering from Disorientation

If you find yourself lost or “falling” in the model:

• Open the Scene Graph
• Right-click any object and select Zoom to Selection
• Or press the shortcut key F to refocus on that object

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Manage File Versions

To protect your progress, save your Twinmotion file as new versions frequently (e.g., project_v1, project_v2). This allows you to roll back changes if needed and prevents irreversible errors.

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Centralize All Project Files

Keep all essential files together in one directory:

• .3dm Rhino file
• .udatasmith export
• .tm Twinmotion file
• Substitution table
• Any linked textures or assets

This structure makes it easy to archive your project or transfer it to another system without losing references or dependencies.