Unfortunately, I will have to wait to buy anything else. It does get expensive.I have to get some time in w/ the tools I have. I got hex because it was easier to model in than carrara and I could afford it. I would have no problem w/ it being integrated however,some might.I would lose no sleep over one less thing to import or export, but things are moving forward. Also for a beginner modeller a simpler interface may help. The painterly hands on appeals to me with zbrush...how easy or intuitive it is I don't know I will need to try the demo.I am more comfortable with a painterly fluid approach.

No need to think outside the box....
    Just make it invisible.