if you're using Windoze, you can pull up task manager. If Poser shows as 'not responding', you might (not always will) be locked up. Sometimes you'll see the amount of memory changing, and percentages of computer time as well. It's still hummin'.

Another thing you can do is go to the processes tab, and see what those percentages are. If 'system idle' is at 99%, and doesn't change, you might be locked up.
Finally, the quickest way to see if you're locked up is to tap the Caps lock or Num Lock key, and watch the lights for them. If they don't change, you're locked up.

And if you've ever climbed a water tower with a bucket of paint to defend your sister's honor...you might be a redneck...;)

On some things, you might want to shut down background programs, browsers, etc., especially if you have a lot of figures in it. Just some thoughts.

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)