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I understand that functions are not being developed while you are working on 3D Studio. The edge I refer to is the creative process which must occure before any coding occures. When developing a program, while working on one segment, solutions to other problems often are found. This covers the first two steps required to be able to start writing a program. The problem to be solve needs to be defined and understood. A possible solution to the problem and the understanding of how the program will be structured. This often occures well before any actual coding takes place. The definite edge is in the fact that some of the possible problems are only know to the programmer. This is also the best software protection I know of. The programmer always knows what can or should be improved. While others trying to copy the program are busy replicating weaknesses. I also think it is great that they get to step out and do some of the "fun" routines. Programming a new materials editor, while more practical, just lacks some of the bang that programming pyrotechnics would have. The business types will often understand the market potential of the materials editor but find pyrotechnics to speculative.