This is a terrific thread! I had my apprehensions at first about this thread erupting into a mini-modeling jihad. Thankfully modelers are an even handed sort of bunch that would much rather be making stuff than starting a flame war. Maybe you guys can post screen shots of the modeling interface screens and we can all do a "newbie" type walkthrough of us all building some very basic model. I definitely agree with the basic advise for newer modelers just starting out - get the demos first, and start with something simple. Go with what works best for how you want to work. Cheers! - M

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