As modelers, we use autocad, we do engineering work that is why we use it, also because we know it, next we use UV mapper for the texturing, we also use BodyPaint, by Maxon and Corel PhotoPaint for final touch ups and use for texturing maps. We like all our software and it works great with Vue, but all of this is a personal preference, you have to check out peoples demos and decide which would be right for you. Hope I did this right and it helped you. Sharen