They carry through however the lights appear to be added to any existing lights. After importing I usually delete all the lights (Python Script in Pro Pack) and the set the light up for the final render. I don't copy the picture I just render into a new window and save the tiff. I am using Paint Shop Pro 7 (PSP) and not familiar with Ifran View. Have a look at: http://www.renderosity.com/viewed.ez?galleryid=658901&Start=19&Artist=Richard+T&ByArtist=Yes (Love) For an example. The figures an vegetataion layers are all seperate renders and composited in PSP