LOL,NO! The manual is protected as the software itself:-). Get the free Demo of Vue4 at www.e-onsoftware.com and try Vue. Do the same with Bryce and then make your choice. For sure you will like Vue better. And if you need help, even with the demo, we are here for you. If you like to know what other users think in comparing, read this: http://www.renderosity.com/%7Evue/compare.html Guitta