step 1 in not being a newbie: find locations of pertinent threads discussing vss/idl et al.,  go to one of those threads (whilst poser 8 or later is open and running), then attempt the procedures described therein, no matter how boring or confusing.  if difficult to understand, request clarification.  asking these experts general questions is not productive IMVHO.

three things newbies won't do: - read the manual (not totally bad)

• read bagginsbill's threads with poser 8 or later open and running
• ask specific questions about specific procedure.