I think most agree obj import/export is a pain. It is slow. Maybe in hex they can have an easier way to get the model in carrara. However,if they won't do it they won't. I am sure it is all by choice...not like they CAN'T do it. C5 is lacking, but it is much better than 4. The way to show what you think about a product is to not buy it. For me I do not think the pro version is really a pro app at all, but 4 was worse. For some those unique file supports maybe important to them, like matchmover. For me the volumetric effect listed above is important and better texturing/mapping, baking and normal map. Not that sym modeling isn't. It does have plugins...tho no scripting...which can be very helpful. I would also like to see if the displacement map issue is just a bug or a misunderstanding of the way it works. Carrara has a good interface tho and performance...TS is cool app, but HORRID interface. If you use the KB...I suppose it is manageable.It's like a bad shareware app.I also was shocked when I found out about only 1 undo level in LW...was looking recently. How crazy is that. LCBoliou thanks. Are you using ipak w/ TS? That is what I thought you meant, but pictures...you know. Like stain glass interior. I was not aware of this.I would send both the displacement issue and the lighting request to someone.I think the older things should be updated, as well before adding new...I believe this for all sw.

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