Gotcha MP.....However the mountain is not THAT far away...I know I can use alpha planes....But I want all the trees to look the same....know what I mean??? I guess you do...I'm only up to about 40 trees :O....now where near any numbers I've seen posted. What do you mean by Line Detail??? And YES I've grouped everything & hidden everything before "attempted" saving. Thanks....I've gotten to scene #3..so NOT that bad rolling eyes Off to try again...Thanks folks for your patience, have never had this happen before.... Debby