MoI (Moment of Inspiration) is a new 3D modeling/CAD program for designers and artists.
Offering a blend of precision and freeform drawing tools, it sports a unique user interface that operates seamlessly with a pen tablet (a mouse is also supported).
Typically programs require constant access to the Shift, Alt, or Control keys. This forces you to adopt a posture of hovering one hand over the keyboard while the other is over the tablet. These modifier keys are not required when using MoI. This makes it possible to adopt other postures such as leaning back in your chair with the tablet on your lap. It also means that MoI can be operated in a “heads-up” manner where you don’t have to shift your gaze down to look at the keyboard, and it also enhances working on a TabletPC where no keyboard is easily accessible.
Another common pen-related problem is caused by a heavy reliance on right- and middle-click, for instance for view manipulation. Although right-click is available on the side of many pens, many people find it awkward to use since it is easy for the position of the pen to shift quite a lot when you slide your finger up to hit the button. This is also different with MoI, since view manipulation can be accomplished using the view controls at the bottom of a viewport.
These differences make a new, more ergonomic workflow possible when using MoI with a pen tablet, and keeps things more streamlined and simple even if you’re using a mouse.
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