Ok... I got it... I reinstalled Max 3.1. When you render in 3.1 it tells you what textures are missing and unlike 2.5 it gives you the option of adding the path of the textures. I haven't tried adding the path yet in 2.5. Also I haven't tried animation in 3.1 as of yet. But I imagine it will work as Steve Shanks has done this. Also I don't know if it will take into account reflection maps and ambient colors yet. It seems to load transparency maps OK... Pic: Syyds 'Gabriel' texture and character... Anyway the future looks good... Colm...