Absolute Values

 From:  hyena (GEOMAGNET)
147.1 
I started using Moi today and really enjoy it's functionality.
I feel in a matter of weeks (if not days) I will become very proficient.

Being an Intellicad user, one feature I like is the ability to insert absolute
values via the command line interface. I see that Moi has the ability to
apply values as well, however I would like to know if there is a hot-key
or something where I can insert the value of a point, corner, radius(whatever)
without using the mouse to bring focus to the input field.

The reason I ask (perhaps it's a bad habit), but I like to see the current
cooridinates at the bottom of the screen as a reference. When I move the
mouse to the input field, I drag the point in the process which looses my
information and changes the shape.

Granted, I know with a tablet this request is superfluous.

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Next: I've been using b-curves with a 2D graphics programs, but I don't
really know how to control them in 3D. Yes I can bend them around as you
would in 2D with control points. However, when I blend, loft, or sweep I get
unexpected results. Furthermore, I have no idea what the parameters do.

Could you please explain how I could design something to spec (say for instance a fan blade).
whereby I know the overall diameter, pitch, and outlining blade profile with Moi and not end up with
a twisted mess of lines.


Other than those question, I think this program is awesome!!!
James