Also, for this one:

> I'm wondering if there's a way to create something like what's at this link below (which is done in Rhino)?
>
> http://rhino.itami.com/?p=1077

You can do that in MoI using Transform > Deform > Flow.

First draw a circle, then use Transform > Array > Grid to make the pattern, then use Draw solid > Plane > Corner to put down a base plane around the circle pattern.

Replicate the plane over to the side, place a center point down using Draw curve > More > Point, then select the copied plane and run Edit > Add pt to add control points to the plane, snap on to the center point you just placed. You can now select and delete the helper center point.

Now you have a squishable plane and you can edit its points same as shown in your linked video, when you are done select the circles and run Transform > Deform > Flow to map them from the base plane onto your deformed one.

I've attached a 3DM file that shows an example.

- Michael