the new project is going pretty well. I've got two examples of early models up. I still need to develop my "texture" functions that vary the size and position of the spheres and a function that keeps the spheres from overlaping. not to mention modifying the actual shape from a cone to something that resembels a tornado. unfortunatly I have papers and programs to write before you get to see these things. most of the tweaks aren't complicated but testing is time consuming and I don't have time to waste.