Before you build a single prong, you must understand the environment. Matrix 9 is built on top of Rhino 3D, but it adds a specialized "Jewelry UI" that organizes tools specifically for goldsmiths.
Matrix makes stone placement incredibly easy with the Gem Loader. Open the menu and click Gem Loader . Choose your shape (Round, Oval, Princess, etc.). Select the dimensions (e.g., 6.5mm for a 1-carat look). Gemvision Matrix 9 Tutorial
| | What You Learn | Typical Tutorial Duration | |-----------|--------------------|-------------------------------| | Interface & Navigation | Matrix toolbar, Rhino viewports, Object Properties panel | 30 min | | Building a Basic Ring | Creating a shank (band), adding a head, merging components | 1 hour | | Working with Gems | Adding round/pear/emerald-cut stones, editing gem parameters | 45 min | | Parametric Prongs | Adjusting prong height, thickness, split prongs | 30 min | | Basic Pave Settings | Creating a pave path, adjusting stone spacing and bead size | 1 hour | | Using the Library | Dragging pre-built settings, gallery components, and findings | 20 min | | Exporting for Rendering | Setting up materials, using the Matrix Render Studio (Flamingo nXt or KeyShot bridge) | 45 min | Before you build a single prong, you must
Before exporting, run Analyze > Mass Properties > Volume . Open the menu and click Gem Loader
Are you designing a (engagement ring, pendant, earrings)?
Most tutorials fail because they teach Matrix like standard CAD. Matrix 9 is parametric , meaning every object (prong, bezel, shank) retains a history. If you change the size of a stone, the bezel updates automatically.