Got to chime in...My poser 8 also builds these .xml files by the hundreds too.Maybe its a lot more common that you think but alot of people either dont report this or dont realize whats going on.Or maybe they do what Im gonna do...get my money back and buy a 3D prog that works.After reading this post and searching the SM site I realize that a solution is not forthcoming and I shouldnt wait and waste time.I have projects on the board and I see now that Poser is`nt going to be a viable solution.Good luck with your program and I hope that you get it all figured out eventually.