'the DS interface is heavily based on Lightwave's own UI' As I said above, DAZ based the DS interface on lightwave's. They stated this at the time when it was first talked about. Personally, I'd prefer the 3d max UI. Not just because I use ii, or even because I like it, but simply because it's extremely customisable. You can alter everything in sight, including keyboard shortcuts, icons, the lot. Something I think is sadly lacking in 99% of software. Mind you, I've never used LW so maybe it can be fully customised too. As you say, who cares? As long as the dratted thing works. Maybe 3rd party skins will appear at some point for DS. mac