Which program for modeling organic shapes

[jeffw]

I am looking for suggestions on software for modeling the insulation blankets show here. It would have to be able to import/export my SolidEdge files as I would need to bring in my CAD model, model the insulation and then export it back to SolidEdge so I can bring it into Keyshot. They do not want to spend a lot so I have been considering Rhino or Modo. Any ideas if they can do this kind of modeling?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Arnaud]

Rhino is a must for this kind of modeling. To speed up the modifications you can add the Clayoo plugin dedicated for organic modeling : http://www.tdmsolutions.com/products/clayoo/

[Robb63]

I'd agree with Arnaud, Rhino is great for this type of thing. If you are going to go the organic modeling plug-in for Rhino route, I would recommend looking at T-Splines as well as Clayoo to see which suits your needs.

http://www.tsplines.com/products/tsplines-for-rhino.html

PS: I have no affiliation with either company