I use moi 3d for developing toys / mechanical models almost exclusively for 3d printing. How or what format would I import figures/sculptures into Moi 3d to size, include simple attachment point for parts made in moi. I purchased Silo a couple years ago but haven't taken the time to learn. Thanks for your suggestions

other easy to use polygon modelers?

Silo Format
Supported 3D file loading formats are *.sib, *.sia, *.obj, *.3ds, and *.dxf.

Supported 3D file saving formats are *.sib, *.sia, *.obj, *.3ds, *.dxf, *.stl, *.rib, and *.pov.

So you can use OBJ or DXF for import something inside MOi

Must be better if you want make some SUdivision inside Moi to have surface OBJ Object "quadrangulated" !
Then 2 methods : _ImportObj script by Max Smirnov : you can regulate the % of Subdivision 0 to 100
or the native SUbD / Create from File: you will obtain an object subdivided so with rounded forms!

You can also use "obj23dm" for have only the wire obj structure

Hi another simple mesh modeler like Silo maybe checkout this if fit your needed.

http://www.wings3d.com/?page_id=84
or
https://github.com/k3d-io/k3d/releases

I forgot the most important and powerful with modern UI
https://www.rocket3f.com/

I don't say Blender because I think you're aware about.

Greetings

Hi vespanut,

> How or what format would I import figures/sculptures into Moi 3d to size, include simple
> attachment point for parts made in moi.

It depends on how the models were constructed in the poly modeling program.

If they are sub-d smoothed models, then those can be converted into MoI by exporting the sub-d control cage to .obj format and then using the Sub-D converter in MoI under SubD > Create > "From file" which will generate a smooth surface in MoI out of the Sub-d control cage.

If the models were not done using sub-d smoothing in the poly modeling program then that type of data is generally not suitable for conversion into CAD surfaces and solids automatically.

- Michael

PS and Rocket3D is free (or Pro) & has a direct Bridge to Moi in the 2 Ways! ;)
Rocket <---> Moi3D By ShortCut or pressing an icon !)
In Rocket3F
(Pont = Bridge in French ;)

In Moi3D

thanks for the information! I came across Rocket f3. Looks perfect I only wish they had a Mac version Thks again

I am affraid that is no Mac Version!
You must use an emulator or a Windows version for MAc!