After navigation to the 'File', 'Open' found the target I nervously clicked and the drive spun into action. All the components were there, including the dedicated shaders I had created embedded surface bitmaps and complete hierarchy list. Now that's both very impressive and totally practical. DXF file import and the access to complex profiles created in Draw 8 means that you can speed up production. Dream 3D also has a slimmer, cleaner look, and is supported by extensive objects and 3D-clipart library with a really simple freeform object tool.
Primitives are available from the tool bar to help the creation of more complex objects.
A Scene Wizard interface promotes the fast assembly of some stunning 3D worlds, so that combined with text editing effects Dream 3D is a most welcome component. Full lighting and camera controls, with customizable rendering options, will create professional looking images. The Ray-Tracing abilities, though processor intensive and time demanding, maintain the professional finish required of high level print and graphic standards. If you've been holding off upgrading, now would be a good time to consider Corel Draw 8 Suite. It's easier to use than versions 6 and 7 and a lot less 'buggy' than it's predecessors.