ok....i just made my new computer and tested out Poser and Carrara 2.1....Poser 5 flies like you wouldnt imagine!! Carrara is another thing.... i tested C2.1 by exporting V3 with textures and character full body morphs.....then i import into C2.1 without running the export file in Grouper.....the problem is when i click on the figure and switch to the texture room, C2.1 freezes as soon as the texture room shows up.. i kinda solved this problem by running the OBJ file into Grouper....the texture room no longer freezed up right away....it still freezes up but just once in a while....and at least now its workable.....im still trying to figure out what triggers the occasional freezing in the texture room. has anyone experienced this? can anyone give me advice on how to prevent crashes like this? my specs: Intel P4 2.8E Gz 800Mz with 1MB 512 PC-3200 Win XP home 64MB video 40 gig drive Carrara 2.1 thanks very much for any advice! =)