thanks for following up guys! much appreciated. =) TOXE: i havent tried your suggestion yet...i just recently started playing with C 2.1 (even though ive had it for 8 months now and $300 bucks lighter in the checking account) SHOONER: i tried turning off the cast shadow for just the object but still the same.... Kixum: ill try your advice.... ...ill report back...... thanks again for the tips! =)