If you bought Carrara for under $100 you have a bargain - No other software gives you what Carrara does for the price.
Use it but be patient and even though its not perfect. you will come to love it !!!!

Remember too, there are many plugins available that enhance its capability quite a few are free . The replication tool was mentioned above - If you need that feature get Inagoni's "Replicator" plugin for more options.
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