I generally use Spike's way which he graciously explained this summer--it is a bit tedious, but great effect afterwards. I also make sure I assign a color and name to each mesh selection (Spike said he was 'color blind' so it didn't help him LOL). It sure makes it easy to find the mesh selection. I import figure by figure, texture them and save them as an object like Tony said. Sure makes dealing with them easier. Also, if you select separately, then you can deal with each part separately in materials lab getting a better effect than if you just applied singly--if that makes sense. Diane B