Hi jenny, I never read instructions. LOL I have progressed from that experience with DS to Poser 6 (a totally different experience) Bryce 5.5 and Vue 5 Easel. I still haven't cracked open the instructions for any of them. Ha ha ha ha. BUT!!!! I have actually gotten pretty good by learning the hard way. I think the jaggies are also a product of lighting. You can change so much by just moving a light (or adding/deleting one) One of these days I'll get back to posting pics here at Rendo. Have fun, and blaze away! M