Hello, I can't tell you why but in the past I learned its always better to use OBJ files for both Poser and Vue import. They make less material problems. And they are easier to re-color too. 3ds make some trouble when you use bitmapping. If you use 3d Studio to make the 3ds you can download a free exporter plugin at http://www.habware.at/duck.htm HTH -Holli