Correcting previous post...the rendered image DOES NOT display the visible glitch in the figure's appearance.  So even if the figure looks weird, when you render, it will look fine.  So far it's apparent that the problem is display oriented but after talking with Nerd3D again, we've also figured out it's NOT a certain graphics card or computer setup that's responsible.  Smith Micro is aware of the problem but are apparently having trouble replicating the issue in order to determine the cause...and of course then a fix.

If anyone else notices something new in regards to this, please post your problem along with detailed computer and software information.  Discovering the common denominator here will be helpful in finding the cause and then a solution to the issue.