I admire your enthusiasm Veritas! Personally I think E-on is busy trying to get XStream tidied up and working on Vue 6. I for one am glad they've got their attention focused on XStream as it has been in the pipe for a long time, and am pleased that they are attempting to make good on their promise to deliver it. I came within inches of getting Carrara because you're right, it is an outstanding value. But realistically, between VueI, Lightwave 9, Poser, and all the compositing and editing apps to tie it all up it is quickly exceeding my ability to get familiar, let alone comfortable, with every new app that is appealing. I even turned my back on Hex at $2.00 because the real expense lies with the input of hours; not the withdrawl from the wallet. I hope you get your export from Carrara or maybe Vue 6, and I look forward to seeing your work. You almost sold me buddy, but there's not enough hours in the day for some of us.