Quote: "so do any of you think i wasted my money? $5000 is alot and i had to save long time to pay for it."
Then you had a long time to do your research into the alternatives.
At least, that is what you should have done PRIOR to making the purchase. (valuable lesson learned)
If you can't return it for your money back, then there is no point in second guessing your desicion now.
Make the best with what you have and be glad that you have access to $5000 software.
I'm sure somewhere there are people in need of those who have expertise with that package.
It looks as if this package is being used in film and television, so it doesn't seem like it would be hard to re-coop $5k if you master it.
Just look at
the list of users.
That thing rocks!
Be glad you have it, and make the most of it!