Matadem
I should have mentioned, a few users of Deskproto stated I can cut helix w their CAM...they do true 3d on 4th axis, not 2.5D. I will eventually confirm with DProto...this is becoming a full time job.
Fully agreed, it seems at this price point of CAD software, u have to accept buying a few programs if you have special needs... fortunately, the price is not too bad, at least the ones I looked at so far. I will review some of the other ones u stated when I have time.

I will have to re look CAM Master CNC, interesting info on the reliability of the VSD drives. I might re consider the shopsabre too, as I really like the rotating knife cutter. I am trying to squeeze a lot of uses into a small machine. Unsure if its all possible yet, but might as well aim high... while u own a cnc, it make sense to have available some additional features, even if not purchased up front, like engraving, cutting, marking, indexing work...and in your case, plasma! I will prob. not move in that direction.

Of course I agree with your assessment, more mass is better, almost always...but OTOH, there is other considerations as you correctly point out, such as getting it through the door opening, moving it, etc. The desktop Avid seems solid if put on a rock solid base, even if wood.

Hi BG,

re:
> I am curious, how long have you been developing Moi?

About 18 years now, time sure goes by fast!


> Is Moi USA based?

Yes.


> I noticed the pop up num pads for number entry..... was part of the inspiration of Moi to make this a tablet oriented program?

Yes, making a CAD program that was friendly to artists using a pen tablet was the initial focus.

- Michael

Wow, 18yrs! Impressive run for sure!
It seems your software flies under the radar a bit. I never heard of it, till one artsy guy mentioned to check it out. I will surely spread the word.

Seems very labor intensive to deliver such a product today with so many operating systems, processors, tablets, pens, languages, file comparability, support, etc. I assume this must be a full time endeavor?

Hi BG,

re:
> It seems your software flies under the radar a bit. I never heard of it, till one artsy guy
> mentioned to check it out. I will surely spread the word.

Yes I rely heavily on word of mouth so I appreciate that!


> Seems very labor intensive to deliver such a product today with so many operating systems,
> processors, tablets, pens, languages, file comparability, support, etc. I assume this must be
> a full time endeavor?

Yup, it's been full time for all 18 years.

Thanks, - Michael

hi BG,

happy new year!

I am a woodworker too and using a CNC, and a can reassure you, MoI3D is the only app you need for this. I have been using MoI for over 16 years now, and never had a situation where it felt short. yes, parametrics would be nice but not indispensable.
And believe me, Moi has one of the smoothest learning curves I encountered in my 35 years of using 3D software. Its interface is simple and yet totally versatile, and there are lots of nifty things that make the use very intuitive and productive.

oops, I was lying... for organic woodworking projects I use Blender, an open source software that exports STL files. But organic isn't really CAD, is it...

bottom line: you will love MoI as soon as you get the hang of it, emphasis is on 'soon' ;-)

wim
Ghent, belgium

If you want some rustic SubD modeling that be possible directly inside Moi! ;)
https://moi3d.com/forum/index.php?webtag=MOI&msg=9689.1

If you want a true SubD prog with the same interface than MOI !!! And direct Import / Export between the 2 applications (<-->) and with a shortest learning curve than Blender!!!
free Rocket3F https://www.rocket3f.com