I have a couple of observations, which may have already been there but gone un noticed 'til now...

previously, when I saved a character and then loaded it, the last item in the heirarchy was what showed in the preview list (usually shoes). Now it shows the top item (the main character). That is good! Although it still loads the hip...

Also, the delete function... did it always hve the check box to delete all attached? If so, I've been doing it the slow way (one at a time) for no reason... if it's new, it's a good idea!

Just a question... why does Poser change to the properties tab when activating or removing IK? What is it on the properties tab that relates to IK?