I've only started playing with my beta version, but I have to agree with everything so far being quite smooth and trouble-free. The only thing that seems odd to me with the interface is that the size transformation menu is in the "Motion" tab. That seems a bit strange, since most people don't think of re-sizing as a function of motion (not me, at least). But this is teeny-tiny quibble, and doesn't in the least detract from my enjoyment of this version. Like Hoofdcommisaris, I am using 3D to enhance my design biz, and it's a pleasure to have a peice of software that is simple when I need it to be, and complex when I need something more robust. Now I'll start looking for ways to incorporate Carrara into more and more of my projects. Yeehaa!