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Bryan, No way. Adding decks or landscaping, etc., can be accomplished either through most raster-based paint packages, such as TIPS (Targa-based) or even many Windows paint programs (PhotoStyler, Image-In, etc.). Most useful program I've seen for this use is from New Image (of Woodland Hills, California) – geared to Landscape design, interior decorating, etc. Everything is 2-D, though, and certainly requires skill and an artist's eye. 3D Studio would be more appropriate where you need to change camera angles, walk-through a room, etc. In this instance, you need 3D geometry (created in AutoCAD or directly in 3D Studio). You can then apply textures to objects, change colors, fabrics, etc. This can be even more complex, because you have to build the room and furnishings within the computer, rather than just scanning flat artwork or photographs. Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates