What operating system are you running? I've never had a crash with Bryce... But maybe that's just my luck. I sympathize with you on loss of data and corrupt files. I have to deal with matters like this all the time due to my job. Don't worry and make regular saves, things can only get better. If you have a CD-Writer, use it regularly to backup files that you don't want to loose. At least now you know where every object goes... TT.:)