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Mike, there are actually a number of ways you can accomplish what you described while in the 3D Editor only. Using selection tools and vertex and face modify commands, you could easily modify any aspect of the geometry you need without having to go back to the Shaper or Lofter. There _are_ a number of things you can do with a nurb-based system such as the Alias modeler that you can't do with 3DS. However, there are quite a few things you can do with 3DS that are incredibly difficult to do with the Alias system. (for example, try sculpting a face with Alias… forget it) – G