>For this part, it seems like being able to just do the repetitive task one time and then be able to go to some "history view" and see a >record of what you just did and then possibly copy that to a Macro would be a much easier overall way.

Correct but what if that macro creates a pattern which you intended to copy to every point in an existing point cloud. ..Thats when the fun begins.

You are right! houdini's approach is way more integrated and has a lot more power. The only sad thing is houdini has limited nurbs/solids functionality.

Check out this video It shows the strength of true parametric/procedural modeling.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOLhnwllpgs

Please note i was not trying to request a change in the way moi's history works. It was just a question. seems it makes for quite an interesting discussion.

cheers!

LOL i did not realise GH was developed my mcneal and associates.