Roy, When i first started using Bryce it freaked me out too, but I kept fiddling around with it until it felt familiar. It is a little hard to learn, but I found that the book Real World Bryce 4 helped me understand things a little better. It's the Bryce Bible! Don't give up on this great program. Also if you are willing to venture out there, find as many tutorials as you can. Don't be afraid to ask questions here either, because this is a great community!