perfect answer Lyrra, thank you so much. and i hope i didn't sound rude before with the smack quip, i have a dumb sense of humor but i was only kidding. that sounds like it might be the right answer because i didn't do anything involving UV mapping. when i get home from work i'll check the site and the manual. i very much appreciate it. it is a very complex thoroughly detailed jailcell. if i decide to sell it i will send you a free copy. it's actually 16 cells divided by a hallway(8 and 8). each cell is inverted with pivoted jailcell doors. including a bunk bed, sink, toilet, tissue paper dispenser and barred window. all yours if it turns out the UVmapping was the problem. Hey, i'll even throw in the unexplained sticky residue on the floors. thanx a lot Lyrra