The easiest way to deal with the smoke issue is to set it up near a good opening and just put a fan behind you to blow the smoke away from you and out the door. 

I’m not familiar with their software, but someone will speak up about it I’m sure. 

You might want to check out the LA Hobby Guy website. It’s got a pretty good forum with lots of information, as well as art libraries and the like.

Looking forward to seeing what you make!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".