Using Magic Trackpad in 3D Apps

To those who often use a 3D app or other design & rending software,
Is anyone out there using the magic trackpad and if they could share their experience of this product in a 3D application? And does anyone have any recommendation for a newer 3D modeling app that works well in Lion?

Sorry, I did not know this question had been answered yet here
https://discussions.apple.com/message/12002009#12002009

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