MoI3D V4 - Commercial Licence

Moment of Inspiration (MoI) V4 is a unique 3D modelling tool designed for designers and artists who find traditional CAD software overly complex. It blends a fluid, intuitive interface with a powerful NURBS-based geometric engine — making it ideal for creating accurate, hard-surface models quickly and creatively.

Version 4 introduces a complete 64-bit architecture and a native Mac build for high performance on modern hardware. Its standout feature is best-in-class N-Gon mesh export, generating exceptionally clean polygon meshes from CAD data — a vital bridge for artists moving between precision engineering and rendering or 3D printing.

Key Features

• Intuitive UI — Sleek, minimal interface designed to be functional without a keyboard — highly compatible with pen tablets.
• NURBS & Booleans — Powerful curve-driven workflows and robust boolean operations for rapid hard-surface modelling.
• N-Gon Mesh Export — Industry-leading conversion of CAD geometry into clean, multi-sided polygon meshes for professional rendering.
• Native 64-Bit Build — Re-engineered for high performance, handling significantly larger and more complex datasets.
• Multi-core Processing — Utilises multiple CPU cores for faster loading of heavy STEP, IGES, and SAT files.
• SubD to NURBS — Convert Sub-D control polygons into high-quality NURBS surfaces for a hybrid design workflow.
• Annotation & Dimensions — Professional tools for linear, radial, and angular dimensions directly within the model.

Use Cases

• Concept Artists — Rapidly blocking out mechanical vehicles, robots, and sci-fi environments with clean booleans for 2D or 3D production.
• Industrial Designers — Creating accurate product prototypes and enclosures where geometric precision is required for manufacturing.
• 3D Printing Enthusiasts — Designing watertight models that export perfectly to STL/OBJ without the typical mesh errors of polygon modellers.
• Architects — Modelling non-standard building components and intricate details as a fast, agile companion to heavier BIM software.
• Jewellery Designers — Crafting bespoke pieces with smooth, precise surfaces for high-fidelity rendering or wax printing.

Compatibility

• Rhino Interoperability — Excellent via native .3dm file format; ideal as a companion modeller to Rhino
• Windows — Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 (64-bit)
• Mac — Native macOS 10.8 or later; supports Intel and Apple Silicon natively in V4
• Plugin Dependencies — None (standalone software)

System Requirements

• Minimum — 64-bit Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processor; 4 GB RAM; 200 MB disk space; basic OpenGL-compliant graphics card
• Recommended — 8 GB+ RAM; modern GPU with 2 GB+ VRAM; pen tablet (e.g. Wacom) for the intended workflow experience

FAQs

• Is MoI3D a subscription? No. A perpetual licence — own that version for life with no recurring fees.
• Does one licence work on both Windows and Mac? Yes. The same licence key installs on both platforms.
• Can I open Rhino files in MoI? Yes. MoI uses the OpenNURBS (.3dm) format natively, allowing seamless file exchange with Rhino 3D.
• How does MoI handle 3D printing? Its NURBS-to-mesh exporter creates exceptionally clean geometry that rarely requires repair before slicing.
• Is there an upgrade path from older versions? Yes. V1, V2, or V3 owners can purchase a V4 Upgrade licence at a reduced price.