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2 Oct 2025 20:58:34 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Online files converter  
From: Mr
Date: 30 Sep 2025 05:10:00
Message: <web.68db9dbbc908933616086ed06830a892@news.povray.org>
yesbird wrote:
> On 28/09/2025 15:42, Bald Eagle wrote:
> > You could also possibly have a labeled grid, and display the center of the
> > object in text.  Maybe have a checkbox "Center at origin".
> >
> > OK, maybe since a lot of objects are things that sit on a surface, have a second
> > checkbox that centers the object, and has its ymin set at 0.
> >
>
> This is the point for discussion: should converter change
> object's coordinates or just repack then into other format ?
> I guess, this is the editor's function.
>
> Maybe, it will be better just position the camera to look at object
> and set acceptable zoom ?
>
> In attachment: 'hand', loaded into C4D.
> --
> YB

I think you should look at GIS packages (QGis/OpenSceneGraph...), and the way
geometries are coupled with a text based projection file... recording
coordinates, centering for treating and reapplying on exit. or leaving separate
file from option?


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