Rhino 8 workflow guide

Customize middle-mouse popups

Create a dedicated toolbar, choose the commands you use most, and assign it to Rhino’s middle-mouse popup.

Updated July 19, 2026 · 6 steps · Rhino 8 for Windows

Before you begin, consider backing up your Rhino settings. Menu names may differ slightly between Rhino 8 updates.

Step 1

Open Containers

Type Containers in Rhino’s command line and press Enter.

Rhino 8 Containers window

Step 2

Create a container

Add a new container and give it a recognizable name, such as Favourite.

Menu for creating a new toolbar in Rhino 8

Step 3

Add a toolbar

Use the gear icon on the right side of the container, then choose the option to create a new toolbar.

Step 4

Choose your commands

Rename the toolbar, then add the commands and icons you want in the popup.

New popup toolbar in Rhino
Rhino command selection dialog

Step 5

Assign it to the middle mouse button

Select the toolbar inside your new container—not the container itself—as the middle-mouse popup.

Selecting a new toolbar for the middle mouse popup

Step 6

Choose the popup style

Rhino provides two display styles for the middle-mouse menu. Try both and keep the one that best suits your workflow.

Advanced popup toolbar display options in Rhino 8
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