I am stuck in UF mode right now. I must agree with some above in it depends on my mood as to what program I use. My current favorites are Fractal explorer, ChaosPro, Xenodream and Ultra Fractal. XD is a complicated one for me as well and I truly want to learn more but as of now I am finding some comfort in Uf and am determined to learn the ins and outs of masking. LOL! Treena