.mc6 and .mt5 files are loads easier than having to make extra MAT files. Just because MAT files are the way we've always done it doesn't mean it's the best way. We've had material files now since at least Poser 6 and I use them. I'd rather not clog up my Pose folder with MAT files when there's not longer any need for them ;o).

I never make mat files anymore, especially since I make mostly props. They don't work on those anyway unless there's a figure in the scene. Aggravating.

Laurie