Newbie learning the ins and outs of MOI

 From:  ed (EDDYF)
8876.16 In reply to 8876.15 
Neil - When I started using MoI about 10 years ago I had no prior experience with a modeling program. I didn't even know how to spell "3D" :)

Initially I was having all sorts of problems, then from reading the forums, learned that precise alignment of curves was critical. I was just moving curves, and if they looked aligned & connected, I assumed the Construction Tools would work fine. Only after I began using the Alignment tools did the light bulb go off in my head.

I recommend downloading and installing Max's Custom UI. It places the alignment tools front & center where they are easy to reach. I find that I use these probably more often in a modeling session than any other tool. I suspect Max does too because of where he placed them in his UI.

I operate with Straight Snap & Object Snap turned on and normally with Grid Snap off.

Good luck and keep at it. Enjoy seeing the finished designs realized in wood.

Ed Ferguson

EDITED: 22 Apr 2018 by EDDYF