I am fairly famiiar with Carrara. But since Im going from version 2 to 4, I wanted a little extra help. I have ordered the Handbook (cant wait to get my hands on it). Since its not my first introduction to Carrara I dont think the Cd is absolutely necessary. Well see after Ive gone throught he handbook. I have read on the forums at 3dxtract that there is some kind of issue with that airplane tutorial. Hopefully with the forums here and at 3dxtract I should be able to work through it. Cheers, H&B