Vue four-window workspace is nice, but overall, the program lacks Bryce's playful controls and tiny Nano-preview window. If you're a Bryce user, here's how to regain some of that Bryce feel... TIP 1: To simulate Bryce's nano-preview window in Vue, right click on the Render button, select "render to screen" and set the preview window setting to 120 x 75 or whatever small size you need. To preview graphics, you still have to hit that render button, but it's as faster than Bryce's nano-preview which constantly uses system resources. TIP 2: Try prettying up Vue's bland interface with a WindowBlinds skin -- something you can't do with Bryce. This is a shell that slips over your Windows interface without using up system resources. Check it out: www.windowblinds.com , or for a bunch of skins visit http://skinz.org . I recommend the WinAqua skin which mimics Mac OS X (if it's still there). Another other ideas to smooth the transition? Vue isn't difficult to learn, but there ways to make it feel remotely like Bryce.

Thanks for all the tips but I don't understand why you want Vue to feel and look like Bryce. IMHO - less is more and strait to the point is better. You can concentrate on the creativity of your work and screen less cluttered. Bill

Simply a matter of preference. I'm not saying one is better over the other. I'm simply coming from the Bryce side. :)

heehee! i would say 'no,' too. ;) the quickie preview render pops up in the little main window fast enough for me. the skins sound tempting, though...

Heh,heh... I guess my PC speed shows. I'm due for a new one. Blush.

No offence, Metropa....it just that this 'dressing up' thinggy reminds me of people using BeOs icons, Mac Shell utility..etc..trying to make their PC looks like a Mac or Work Station. I don't mind if doing all this makes my system run faster :) ...other that that.cheapskate! Bill

It's purely asthetics... besides, Window's interface is pushing 5-years now... it's nice to dress it in something less crusty-looking.