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Lee, I would say what you need is a good 3D Modeling program (3D CAD) to slice a model and then output the different cross-sections. Most of the 3D modeleling programs are also ray tracers but I don't think you need that aspect of the program for what you are trying to do. Do you know the difference between the two aspects? Some of the more popular such programs are Imagine (best features but takes a while to learn), Sculpt 4D (not as many features but a good modeling program) and Real 3D (best combination of features and ease of use). I hear Draw 4D Pro is pretty good as well. The only problem with all of the above is that you have to create the model from scratch yourself. There is an abundance of ready made models (objects) available here on CIS and many other BBS's. Most of them are in Imagine format (did I tell you the objects are not interchangeable between formats) but there are programs (Interchange for one) that can translate objects between formats. Good luck and feel free to ask more questions. Impulse (Imagine publisher) has a section in AmigaVendor forum. Later. John