Thanks gster...

Erictacti: The closest you'll get to Maya is actually max, Im not sure about XSI as I dont have the exp.

I think the biggest gripe for me with upgrades that come thick and fast is the fact that everyone rushes to get it regardless of their skill in any particular area that Maya has, I mean lets face it how many people actually knows a certain Maya module inside out and use every feature to their advantage? I use modeling tools probably more than anything in Mayas Poly Menu and probably use 8-10 tools out of the vast amount in the menu set


I think its best to get savvy first in 'your' chosen areas before worrying about NCloth and Python scripting etc.

Cheers
Jay