Hi Clay, Morning Mist gets a big thumbs up! JAS

Nice site, but I really didn't see anything there that couldn't have been done with the present version of Bryce. Due to Bryce 4's lack of a tree generator I like a lot of other poeple have purchased a stand alone tree package to enhance my Bryce work. I think what a lot of us want is some solid info on what the new package will do. With Vue 4 hitting the public in just a week or two, I think that the silence from Corel is somewhat of a bad PR move. I use and like both programs, I plan on upgrading Vue as soon as it is released, but I will hold off on Bryce until I see some more conclusive info or images on what the new platform will actually do. Corel should keep in mind that not everyone can afford to keep upgrading both programs, and just might jump ship. I do hope as ironfixer has stated, that the new release will be worth the wait.

I think Corel should take the lid off of some of what Bryce 5 will have. I use both Bryce and Vue d'Esprit, and I have been debating on if I can afford to, or bettter yet even wish to continue using both products. I have been using Bryce since it was released in the Windows format. You all remember the one that didn't work right. I was one of those that stuck it out and waited for Metacreation's to send me the functional version of the program. I started using Vue when Ver. 3.1 came out. Both programs have their strong points, but I find Vue a little easier to use. I will say that my exposure to Bryce assited in this. Now E-onsoftware has released the new version Vue 4.0 feature list, and it is very impressive. I am one of those that feel Bryce 4 was not really a full version increase over Bryce 3D. Outside of the new sky editor there really wasn't really anything to shout about. I felt taken by Metacreation at that point, and that is part of why I am somewhat wary about the lack of details on what Bryce 5 will have. Come on Corel give a preview of what you are working on. The release of Vue 4.0 is in Mid June. I will more than likely upgrade from Version 3.1 to 4.0, unless I have some reason to hold off. If Bryce 5 is another half assed upgrade like Bryce 4, I'll just hang on to my money when it is released. I don't wish to sound so negative. Bryce has been a joy to use. It has allowed me create things that I never would have dreamed possible. It just that I can't understand the lack of information on what this new version will do. If it's going to be so great, one would think that Corel would be sounding off about it. E-onsoft was releasing tid bits to keep their loyal users interested. Bryce has always been the leader for those of us that desired a nice 3D Raytracing program, but didn't want to go broke purchasing it. I am begining to wonder if Vue d'Esprit will take the lead now in this area. I hope I am wrong, but since no one is talking, only time will tell.

It's a smaller bank, and they claim they are protecting my and their interests from internet fraud. Thanks for the response to my question. JAS

I might have just been one of the last ones to get my order filled from Paris! The time period is just about right as I ordered it 2 1/2 to 3 weeks ago. Let me ask this question. Are you going to be handling the on-line transactions for purchases from e-on software in the United States now? The reason I am asking is my bank has to be told ahead of time if I am conducting a credit card transaction outside of the USA where the card is not present at the point of sale. JAS

Thats strange. The return address on my delivery here in Ohio was from Paris, France. JAS

Nice results for a first effort. I'll agree with the person who commented on the water. Smooth it out a little, otherwise great work. JAS

I seem to have found an answer on my own. The "Weld Body Parts Together" is the default setting in Poser 4's export to obj file and I have always used this when using Bryce 4. Deselecting this produces a obj model which Vue 3.1 renders without the joint problems. If there is something else I need to do please let me know. James

Hi All, I just got Vue d'Esprit 3.1. I also have Bryce 4 and Poser 4. I have no trouble getting the poser figures into Vue with the textures. My problem is that the figures themselves seem to be jointed even in a simple standing pose without any severe bending of limbs etc. The area near the waist and hips is very pronounced. The same obj model dropped into Bryce is smooth. Is there anyway to correct this problem? I assume there is as I have seen some work posted here that does not exhibit this problem. James

I found this as well about a year ago, but never played with it much as I had purchased Tree Druid which is much easier to use.

Try this instead of spray rendering. If you have an object say a stone that looks great until Bryce's final pass, select the object, click on the "A" for attributes, hold the "Ctrl" and "Shift" keys down, then click the check mark next to the X in the Atributes window. This will prevent the anti-alais from smoothing out the object. This works well for walls, stones, and other rough textures that Bryce's anti-alais feature tends to blur. It won't work on a Bryce sky setting, but will on a cloud plane. JAS