I do know some C++ but I know that I should know a lot more at this stage of my degree... but I won't get into that! I was rather hoping to use Poser 3 to run my story and then only in where I prompt the user to interact, do I then want to implement some C++ coding. I must admit I like the idea of making this as simple as possible but it looks like the few months that I have are in no way ample time for this. Thanks David for sending my that file... very good :-) if the coding for it is just that little-tiny bit beyond me! But I'll have a more in-depth look at it and try and figure it out before I disturb you again. So, to go back to query... I would like to use Poser 3 as a sort of scene going through telling my story and then for certain scenes to be interactive... and from what everyone is saying is that I would not be able to make Poser3 interactive?! Back to drawing board with C++. Can anyone recommend any good books on C++ and games/virtual environments? I know there's loads on the net but I wanted someone's personal recommendation as there's too many to choose from. Thanks all for your help again Byeeeeeeee