Hello Andy,
I either run the Make2D command from the MoI command line, save to AI using the MoI export command or run Make2D in Rhino and export from MoI once I've pasted the Make2D output from Rhino into MoI. I then do some post processing in AI or CorelDraw depending on the type of vector art to be output.
The reason I still use Rhino for some line work is that in some instances its Make2D command seems to draw a more connected set of lines that require less cleanup. This is not entirely consistent and seems to be model dependent. I have to strike a balance, the MoI linework can get wobbly sometimes and will not always connect up cleanly but on the other hand when the model is right will output a much smoother line with a lower point count than Rhino that is much easier to manage in post. The other thing I like in Rhino is the ability to set lighting and environment maps within the Rhino viewport, select isometric views and send a raster PNG of the model to a file with a transparent background. I throw these layers together and am able to output an entirely vector image.
I'm confident that MoI will have the lighting, mapping, positioning and output tweaks in the future, which will result in further countless hours being saved and will solidify MoI3D as a necessary tool for technical illustration.
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