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While we're on the subject of utilities that enhance trueSpace, I'd like to repeat my list of additions that I think would make TS "the best program in the world" ™: 1. special effects (well on our way but closer integration with TS would be nice) 2. object morphing 3. Support for 3D stereoscopic devices such as the 3D-MAX shutter glasses. (brace yourself <g>) I can't begin to tell you how incredible this would be (IMHO) to have the full power of trueSpace (interface, functions, etc) and be able to use it in true 3D mode. The perspective modeling is great and the solid-render mode in 2.0 sounds like it will be another giant step in the right direction (ie. closer to reality [ugh]) but stereoscopic modeling would be an unbelievable experience that very few people could resist. These are the main three items I'd like to see in trueSpace in the near future but I'd settle for just this last one. The other two features could be added by 3rd parties but this one is up to the people at Caligari to implement. Please, please, please… Btw, I recently bought the 3D-MAX glasses ($179 US) and the software is incredible. Actually, I haven't been able to use them because my video card isn't *yet* supported (ATI mach64) but I have been reading the manual and playing with the software in non-stereoscopic mode. This is some cool stuff – 11 disks and a CD-ROM with 3d images, demo programs, games, utilities, etc. They even sent me two more CDs: a fully functional version of _Descent_ that supports the glasses (amazing!) and the Criterion 3D-MAX Real-time 3D Pack with a couple of demos and a game with the coolest graphics I've ever seen (which also runs in stereoscopic mode). If you've seen the Criterion demos such as DosView, CyberStreet, etc. you'd know the high-quality graphics they use – the 3d stereoscopic display just makes it all the more realistic and interactive. Adding this to trueSpace would be well worth the effort (according to the manual it's not that difficult a task and the benefits would be great). To contact one of the main distributors of the 3D-MAX glasses (UDAC), email sales@threed-max.udac.se or phone +46 18 18 2875 (Sweden). – Shane.