Welcome to the wonderful world of fractals! The very best tutorials on UF are in the help file, and also on Janet Parke's site. You will find a good list by going to www.ultrafractal.com and checking under resources. Also, join the UF mailing list. As to Apophysis, there is a mailing list at apophysis@lists.fractalus.com where you can learn, ask questions and get the latest beta. The biggest hint about Apophysis (or any fractaling, for me) is to remember to stop and eat and sleep occasionally! Tres

Fractals will always amaze me!