Hi Tony,

re:
> is there a way with moi to have an isometric view in 3d view of an object?

Yes, you can turn off perspective for the 3D view by a setting under Options > View > "3D view projection", set it to 3D view projection: Parallel.

You can also set up a keyboard shortcut that will set it to a parallel projection and also set the view angle to an Isometric or Dimetric view:
http://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=1917.35

You can also set the view direction angles under Options > View > "3D view angles".

- Michael