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>>I have found the programs we have available (ACAD, 3DS) to really get in the way… They require too much planning/administration of the process and are not intuitive enough, too technical, too many steps to get to a reasonably complicated massing (especially in 3DS), etc. So, in other words, we and our software are not yet at the point where it is integrated into our design process. Agreed, that it's tough right now, especially for those not serioussly familiar with 3D animation. People in the 3D field seem to lose sight that the things they're doing seem very difficult and counter intuitive to others who aren't familiar with such packages. I believe ease in use for the average architect, engineer and designer is coming, though. It's just a matter of taking the time to develop more interactive interfaces. I agree most software seems to be written with those who are already familiar with 3D animation in mind, sos that they can get power out of it as much as possible in the manner in which they're accustomed.