Just noticed at Sourceforge that a new version of Apophysis 7 available. I had the 32-bit version installed on my system and noticed that an AMD64 64-bit version (and I happen to have an AMD64 processor; lol) was available so I un-installed my old version and re-installed the new. Work nicely. Attached the Flame file (small enough so why not) too.

Lovely. Apophysis is one of my favourite programs. Thank you for that. The Spirit Dancers here were created in Apophysis.

http://www.fractalforums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6130

I see at least 2 versions at sourceforge. Apophysis 7 by xyrus02 and Apophysis 2.09 by ronaldhordijk, utak3r, zueuk. I've got both files but haven't loaded either, which is the better choice for Vista? Apophysis 7 looks like a newer fork, is that the only difference? I get a "Server not found" from the Apophysis 7 web site link.

Don't quote me on this but I believe Apophysis7 is capable of 3D rendering. Apophysis 2.09 would be the latest release of the original Apophysis.

Apophysis 7 came out nearly the same time that Win7 first got released and I actually thought it was created as a Win7 friendly version for Apophysis. lol

One good thing is that its flame parameters are interchangeable with Gimp's.

I found this in the help section.

Import GIMP-parameters
Lets you choose GIMP-parameters to be imported into Apophysis. This feature is deceprated in the Apophysis 7X-branch and may be removed in future versions.

Question; How do you use flames between Gimp and Apophysis?

I still have and use both versions, don't ask me why. I love fooling around with it but I wish I could get the magnificent results some people get. I still do best with Fractal Explorer it hasn't been updated in eons, which I think is a shame but it still gives me the best results.

Odinbc - under File> import Gimp parameters in 2.09. Haven't tried it in 7x.

GMS - It's the same with a lot of free fractal programs. The developers seem to run out of steam easily. I always thought FE was worthy of greater things, though I mainly use Chaos Pro and Sterling2 along with Mandelbulb 3D.