I knew script sdk was free. That's a bit steep for D|S (a free app) wow. Somehow that makes me doubtful they will get a lot of 3rd party plugin devs. Hope I am wrong. I know what you mean about fluid dynamics. No it is not the same. I have seen some pretty good examples of water doing many things tho in Carrara. Using animated displacement adds alot. Markus did an amazing trailer w/ very realistic waves and spray.

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