first of all thgeisel, it happens to me in both Pro pack and Poser 4, next, let me understand this right Dagon, I am ready to export the wavefront file, I click in sequence: File Export the box opens Open any other application go back to the poser export option box and my options will work. is that what you are saying? If so I can do this, but do you know why we have to do it this way? I will try it later and get back to you, but if this works, I can't thank you enough for the info, how did you find out about this little trick....people really need to know about this little quirk. I am sure I am not the only one with this problem....thanks again Sharen