Hi Nick,

re:
> Any issues importing a scanned existing stock and working with it? I assume this
> would be a STL file?

There are a lot of issues with converting triangle mesh scan data into CAD surfaces and solids.

That's a process called "Reverse Engineering" - for that you will likely need a tool that is specifically focused on that area of work which MOI is not.

Some links to previous discussion here:
https://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=11684.4


> From what I have read,, MOI will give me a simpler, more streamlined interface, less of a learning curve?

It depends on the characteristics of the model. MOI works best on mechanical part type models that are defined by 2D profile curves.

Models that have more freeform organic type shapes are a lot more difficult and have a higher learning curve.

Probably a polygon mesh editing type program would work better for your type of work rather than a CAD program like MOI.

- Michael