Bonnyclump, thanks for being honest! Agreed, the text might not look as good as that created in a dedicated modelling app. And, yes, booleans are an inefficient way of object creation although I've never had any of the other problems you mentioned.

Any objective critique of software must evaluate the product against the intended market and purpose. In Vue's case, mainly enthusiasts and landscape scene generation respectively. Considering these, Vue is an excellent product, offering a creative outlet for many non-technical people with no formal artistic training. In the right circumstances, it can also deliver commercial quality artwork too. As can Bryce. However....

Vue's marketing sucks. Always has done. To promote a new release with no real details along with a mediocre video is, um, "unhelpful" to prospective purchasers and upgraders alike. Add in the confusion over the standard and Pro versions to the specualtion over Vue 5's capabilities and the only people who win are the competition.

Your most valid point is "see what other 3D apps are doing". A resurrected Bryce (thanks, Daz!) and several alternative scenery generators must be pushing E-On hard. Add in soon to be released Carrara Studio 4 with improved landscape and atmosphere editors plus modelling, UVMapper, etc., and E-On's market is reduced further.

In sharp contrast to past years, I've noticed a distinct lack of sycophancy towards E-On recently which is to be welcomed. Despite the past, many forum contributors, myself included, have always openly raised things or issues we believed "wrong" or in need of attention. Vue's appalling OpenGL support for one.

Give credit where it's due and constructive criticism where it's needed: Vue's a good, inexpensive, 3D scenery app. with room for improvement.

Cheers,
Mark