Seems to me that all of this wanting is included with the more expensive proggies like 3Dmax or Lightwave (you can export a scene (kinda) as an .lwo). I have used Lightwave and have 3D Max. I like to simple things that Bryce does. Those others are more powerfull, and they do what everyone would like Bryce to do, but they are MORE expensive than Bryce; unless you get a pirated version. I have been Brycing for 3 years starting with B4 and the GREAT tuts on Brycetech's site (love ya hun!) and I have come up with some great stuff. I like it the way that it is. THE only reason that I would get B5 is for the trees and the metaballs. My $.02 Tankred