I am still in the transfer from max to maya but am proficcient enough to fumble a model together, but the above info has been a great help. I got a bit confused abouth the proxy mesh thing but have sort of got the hang.
I model a low poly proxy mesh and texture and rig it, but can swap the proxy for a higher res version later on. Is this correct?
If so, how is the higer res on linked to the texture and rig etc?

Maya be a hard mistress, but I will tame her....I hope

Keep up the good work all you noobs, one day we will all be free

Cheers to the SM team

Malc