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Hi David: The modeler in SoftF/X offers basically the same features as did Envisage 3D for DOS with the exception of a new 2D Bezier drawing tool. The 2D Bezier drawing tool functions exactly as the one in Adobe Illustrator. The new SoftF/X modeler is much easier to use and does not require use of two mouse buttons to operate. The modeler enables for third parties to write plug-in modelers such as additional deformation tools. Note that SoftF/X enables third parties to write plug-in shaders, import/export filter, modelers, special effects, post processes, and animation scripts. Full developer documentation is complete and available. SoftF/X is completely extensible and plug-ins are installed as DLL's. In the initial release of SoftF/X, we concentrated on ease of use (completely Windows standard with the look and feel of traditional 2D graphics software such as Photoshop), extensibility, and blazingly fast performance. SoftF/X will dramatically change DOS users minds regarding the performance of Windows. I believe that you will be impressed with SoftF/X. We believe third party extensions will appear shortly after the November 7th release. The Essence library of textures for SoftF/X has been complete for some time although no word from Apex Publishing as to pricing and delivery dates. A number of IPAS developers have also expressed interest in porting their routines. We will keep you informed when these extensions are released. Thank you for your continued interest. Best regards, Scott