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I don't have any official information from NewTek about the next version of LightWave, but last time I talked to Steve Worley he said that they're working on support for exteranl textures. (read Essence) He also mentioned that the idea of including Essence 1 & 2 with the next upgrade was being considered. No telling what NewTek would be charging for that upgrade though. I'd like to stress that this is all an un-official rumor untill proven otherwise. ( hear about all sorts of interesting rumors when I phone to pester him about the release date of Forge. (Is it ready, is it ready, is it going to be ready soon????? How soon???) :^)