The tree lab is kind of complex. You have to adjust a lot of the parameters to get the desired effect. I agree it should be easier to use, but I always manage to get the effect I'm looking for. I'm using the update and the one feature that was supposed to be fixed (terrain clipping) still does not function correctly. I'd suggest reporting the problem to Corel Bryce Support, they're the only ones who can do something about it. I notice a lot of people come here to complain about how they can't do something in Bryce. The majority of the time the fault lies with the user not knowing enough about the software to achieve the effect they want. Out of frustration they blame the software. To be perfectly blunt, all 3D software can be deceptively easy to use, but it all can take a lifetime to master. I've been using Bryce for almost 6 years and I'm completely self taught. Despite that I still learn something new everyday and I don't consider myself a "master" by any means. Try experimenting with some dial adjustments in the tree lab and you'll see how you can make all kinds of trees with just slight adjustments.