I want to use iClone 6 to start learning how to create animations, at least to start out with. I also want to try and 1. export a model created in Character Creator into another program for modification [mainly ZBrush], then take them into iClone for animation, or 2. create a completely original model and bring it in for animation. I also want to try and create original environments for scenes in iClone 6 [probably will use Unreal Engine 4] though I honestly don't know if environments can be imported like models.

Now, obviously I'd like to avoid spending a lot of money, so I was wondering if I can achieve all this just using 3DXchange Pro? Please tell me I don't have to buy the Pipeline version, I know it'd probably make things easier, but it's over $500 frigging dollars!