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MoI 3D (Moment of Inspiration)

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Product
MoI is CAD software for designers and artists who want to construct accurate models.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Free plan
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · moi3d.com
Maker
The site identifies Triple Squid Software Design as the maker of Moment of Inspiration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
2D exchange
The documentation says PDF and AI exports create flattened 2D drawings, while DXF can carry 2D drawings or exported 3D wireframe curves.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
3D print export
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · moi3d.com
CAD formats
MoI supports curve and surface formats including 3DM, IGES, STEP, and SAT, which the documentation identifies as preserving the most accurate representation of model data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Cross-platform license
The maker says each license includes Windows and Mac installers and the same key can be used with either or both.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Interoperability
The documentation says users can exchange data with Rhino using copy and paste and can copy or paste PDF or AI data with MoI and some 2D illustration programs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Mesh export
MoI advertises mesh export with n-gon mesh generation and says it is suitable for 3D printing.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Mesh formats
The documentation lists OBJ, STL, 3DS, LWO, FBX, and SKP as polygon based export formats.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Notable format limit
The FAQ explains that MoI focuses on NURBS modeling and does not read OBJ because polygon meshes do not readily convert back into smooth NURBS surfaces.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Platform access
desktopRead 21 Sep 2026 · moi3d.com
Render engine
noneRead 21 Sep 2026 · moi3d.com
Sculpting tools
NoRead 21 Sep 2026 · moi3d.com
Support and resources
The maker provides online documentation, a discussion forum, a FAQ, and resource links including tutorials and scripts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Trial and platforms
The download page offers a 90-day trial for Windows and Mac and lists Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit or Mac OS X 10.8+ as system requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
V4 documentation tools
Version 4 added annotation objects for dimensions and text, with commands for horizontal, vertical, aligned, radius, and angle dimensions, leaders, and annotation text.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
V4 performance
Version 4 added multi-core processing for opening 3DM, STEP, IGES, and SAT files and updated GPU display caching for faster redraws on large files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Workflow
The product uses Booleans and a 2D profile curve driven workflow and is described as a companion modeler for rendering and DCC projects.Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com

Plans and prices

Moment of Inspiration v4, full version $295 a month Perpetual full license · Windows and Mac installers included · Cross-platform license key Read 21 Sep 2026 · moi3d.com
Moment of Inspiration v4, upgrade version $100 a month Requires v3 or another previous-version license Requires a previous MoI license · Available for previous v1, v2, or v3 licenses · Windows and Mac installers included Read 21 Sep 2026 · moi3d.com
Moment of Inspiration v4, upgrade version (requires v3 license) $100, paid once $100 USD Requires a previous license key from v1, v2, or v3; Windows and Mac installers Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com
Moment of Inspiration v4, full version $295, paid once $295 USD Windows and Mac installers; one license key works with either or both platforms Read 11 Oct 2026 · moi3d.com

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