Okay....

Obviously I must have worded my questions in a not-so-constructive manner. I apologize to ALL and meant no disrespect to ANYONE -including the moderator Agiel! :)

Wabe: "If this software is as bad as you imply..." I really don't see where my post implies that I think that Vue is bad software. It isn't. I like it and use it. Where Vue4 Pro is concerned, I (IMO) that it really is not ready for prime time in the Pro sector. But hey, that's my opinion and I am not ranting about E-On not fixing the LW import texture problem - I am merely stating a fact. And... you are most definitely correct - attacking the moderator and/or other people here is most definitely NOT what we need here!

"You ask us to beta-test for you so that you can safe money? Why should i do that?" Well... yes and no. You are implying that I have no right to wait to see what the problems may be? And are you also implying that if you find problems with the software that you will keep it to yourself? I doubt that. If there is a problem you will want it to be fixed. Many people here use Vue all of the time. I do not. I use it when I have a job that will require it. I do not have the time to "beta test" software so I use these forums as a guide. Is this wrong to do? I don't think so.

Petshoo: "This guy bonnyclump has been flooding this Vue forum with negative posts for a while now." Okay, I've only checked the first page of the forum and noticed these few posts. I wanted an unbiased and current opinion of the pros and cons of the software - particularly the cons since these are usually items glossed over by those who really like the software and often overlook the shortcomings.

Sams3D: Agreed. is it a problem with the software or user error/lack of knowledge! And this is one of the reasons to have this forum. I pretty much agree with your every point. Thanks!

Agiel: Not a problem. I'm just trying to ascertain precisely what is wrong with the software at this moment. Believe me, I am NOT trying to stir any pot with negativity - I would just like an honest and unbiased opinion. I will not take ANY opinion as the total truth concerning the software - but I do want to be made aware of it. Thanks!

Krimpr: Thanks for the support! :) Hopefully E-On will address all of the issues AND update Ozone2 soon. I would love to see skies like those of the upcoming Terragen in Ozone.

Wabe: Using the word "censorship" in my post was (IMO) an appropriate choice. I am sorry that you are sensitive to the word, but knowing that you are German would in no way change my mind to use the word. There is censorship all over the world TODAY, and because someone brings it up in a forum where you would rather not hear it, you get upset? I'm truly sorry you feel that way. It was not directed at all (or ANY) Germans and when writing the post it never crossed my mind. Should it have? I don't think so. If that were the case, everyone everywhere would have to censor everything they wrote/said here for fear it might negatively affect someone else. Nothing would ever get said. And... there were no racial slurs implied in my post and none were intended.

Djeser: Actually no - not just Bonnyclumps' opinion. I should have worded that differently and requested ALL opinions. I most definitely stand corrected on that point. I'm hoping that Vue5 Pro addresses all of the shortcomings of Vue4 Pro. As to the texture import from LW - that may very well have been fixed in Vue4 Pro. I haven't had the time to check it out. Hopefully it has - that was one of the main points that kept us from using Vue4 Pro. This problem was sent to E-On and the first two service releases did not fix it. I know that there are other problems, but when something important (to us) like this is not repaired, it makes us unhappy and we can't use the software. :( I'm hoping that Vue5 Pro will be great and that we will buy it - but as I said in my first post, we will wait to see the problems and make our decision(s) from that point. We shall see.

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I apologize to all who thought I was "stirring the pot" for no reason - I was NOT trolling and only want truthful realistic opinions. I felt that since Bonnyclump was voicing negativity, I might be able to find out exactly WHAT he/she was talking about and if there were any truth to the points. That's all.

I would appreciate ANY opinions (negative AND positive) regarding problems with the current incarnation of Vue4 Pro as well as any with the new Vue5 standard.

I am NOT here to rant at E-On - I think that the Vue line is a great addition and I find that it's the easiest landscape-making software around! I want it to improve AND address all of the shortcomings. I really WANT to buy Vue5 Pro. Only time (and this forum) will tell.

Thank you all for your time - again, it IS appreciated!

Dave Williams
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