I started out with Bryce 2.0 off a Zip disk. That dates me.

I was doing some graphics for a friend who wanted me to add some 3D graphics to the work I was doing.  He was a game developer and some how was connected to the 2.0 development team. Don't ask how, I don't remember. As you may have guessed it didn't come with any manuals. I had to self teach myself the program. And not to well I mite add. I learned enough to finish the project.

Then when 4.0 came out I bought the boxed version. Read the manual front to back. Unlike some here I didn't have any problems with the tutorials. In fact I found the book version to be the most understandable manual I have ever read for any software I have used to date.

When I upgraded to 6.0 online only DAZ. I tried to use the online and PDF manual to lean the new features. They were a pain in the ass to use. Mainly because you can't have the program and the screen versions open it the same time. They just don't work well together.

I have found the DAZ online one is good for a quick guide only. If I need something beyond that I print a page when I need it or search the web. And if I really get stuck I'll come here to pick some brains.