I posted this on the 3D Applications Forum but perhaps it would be better here as more people probably look at this page. If not I apologise for hogging space. Here is some more info on the Computer Arts Mag giveaway of Truespace 3/SE. The issue is not the regular monthly mag but one of the Specials they bring out from time to time. They are also giving their readers an upgrade offer to Truspace 4 costing 245 ($300-$350??). The Special is well worth getting as it is dedicated to 3D and is packed with tutorials and reviews. 3D demos and 10 free Viewpoint Digital meshes and 15 great textures from Picture Garden are also on the CD. I believe the Mag is hard to get in the USA and Canada so here is their home page address where anyone interested can order it. www.computerarts.co.uk Just in case anyone wonders, I have no finacial or other interest in Computer arts, it is just one hell of a good mag. Ironically they are also carrying a review of Bryce 4 on page 82. STORM

Thanks for the heads up Storm!! Jack

I can get the regular issues in the US at Barnes & Knoble, but for some reason they don't carry the specials with the fully functional apps. -JH.

heya; you might be able to order issues online. well, back issues at least, not sure about the upcoming specials... http://www.3Dartist.com/ just wondering if this truespace is gonna have any instructions, cause i nabbed the free truespace2... haven't a clue how to use it well. :) and since it is so 'defunct' there are no online tutorials for it any more.

Hi bloodsong Here, I hope, are the answers to your questions. I had the same problem as you with truespace2 and it is still sitting in its CD case somewhere so I am no more familiar with it than you. I checked the Computer Arts truespace3/SE giveaway and it does come with online help and some animated tutorials. Not the manual but better than nothing. In addition if you check out www.caligari.com there are a number of truespace3 tutorials posted there but also go to the links as some of these contain further tutorials and links to other tutorials and resources. There also appear to be number of published books on using truespace. At first glance the truespace community does not seem to be as prolific in terms of downloadable resources and tutorials as the Bryce or Poser ones, but more on a par with Ray Dream Studio, but I would be very glad to be corrected on this. Any truespace users out there that know better please share your links as they would be very welcome. As for ordering the Computer Arts Specials online it appears you can do this at www.computerarts.co.uk and they also offer a back issue sales service depending on stock levels. The Specials tend to get sold out fairly quickly. I hope this helps.

Check out Caligari's web page. They're selling the FULL TS3 for $95 right now (was $395). No digging needed, the offer is right on the main page -> www.caligari.com