Don't know if you already know this, but Computer Arts are giving away Vue2 on their cover disc, in England anyway.

Is it any good?

I think its pretty good Jeff, and if I'm reading it right once you register it you can get the patch in that lets you import poserr figure properly............Steve

Oh to be in England now that Computer Arts is near..... :)

Steve, where is the patch?

You can order a copy of the March Issue online at their website... http://computerarts.co.uk/magazine/

Attached Link: http://www.e-onsoftware.com

Vue is a really excellent program and totally worth owning the current version- 3.1. But they are working on a new release of VUE 4 and I hear its going to be really great... (Unfortunately, it isn't available in MAC...) You Limeys have some of the best software mags around, forcing us Yanks to harass U.S. bookstores like Barnes & Noble and Borders to save us a copy before they sell out. I bet you also probably know that Issue 10 of Brit 3D Mag "3D World" has an article on making Poser cowboy boots and bluejeans- paving the diplomatic way for Tony and Dubya's recent campfire chat at Camp David...

You only register online to get a serial number, the 2.1 patch is on the cd. It's pretty easy to use, and Poser works well with it as well, apart from having to convert .tifs to .jpgs. Btw Fox, the tutorial in 3d World (issue 9)is texturing a pair of jeans, not making them. Issue 10 has a tutorial from Bill Fleming on making realistic hands.

If you do not have Vue already then I have to STRONGLY urge you to try and get hold of this freebie. It is an incredible program. There are a few issues with Poser imports that have been touched on already, but, most of them are easily worked around. As for landscaping capabilities, the vegetation alone blows away anything MetaCreations ever offered with Bryce. I use both Vue and Bryce, depending on needs since each has its strong points, but Vue is my preferred landscape tool of the two. I just wish there was as much user support and such for Vue as there is for Bryce. No telling where we could take this program if there was. Again, if at all possible, get this program! Take care.

Raven- I unfortunately have inaccurate info on "3D World" as my local B&N and B Bookstores are only current up to issue 8. As far as Brit 3D mags go, we still live in the world of the Pony Express...

I must ditto what Amir (casamerica) said above. Vue's version 2 is outstanding. I started using Vue with that version, and found I could do pretty much anything I could think of. The interface and controls are very intuitive, so much so that you'll hardly need the manual at all. But if you do need it, Vue's manual is excellent and contains many easy-to-follow tutorials. Vue is currently in version 3.1. Version 4 is due soon, which is why (I assume) they're letting v.2 go for free now. :) Varian --Treasures d'Esprit http://www.varian.net/dreamview/dreamtools/vue/ Models, materials, atmospheres, tutorials and more for Vue d'Esprit users

Is there actually a link on the e-onsoftware site to download vue2 the free version or is there just a link to the 2.1 patch? Thanx John

Just to the patch I think, the free version is only on the magazine as far as I know.

man thats a real shame :( thanx pdblake

Must just point out that Vue 2 won't run on a Windows 2000 machine - you have to have 3.1 for that. Plus Computer Arts is offering the upgrade to 3.1 for 99. I found by ordering Vue 3 Mover from www.hisoft.co.uk for 68 (ex VAT and p&p), you can download the 3.1 patch for free.

Attached Link: http://www.vueforum.com/

The update/patch to 2.1 is on the CD with the app! It is worth buying, it looks good and works well! Still think Terragen is better for landscapes, but vue has vegetation options :)