On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:17:51 +0200, "Tim Nikias v2.0" <tim### [at] gmxde>
wrote:
> Isosurfaces are slow. Going with a CSG version
> is better for a beginner.

As far as I remember earlier discussions rounded box is _faster_ when made as
isosurface (which of course is otherwise in case of other shapes) and one
isosurface takes less memory than csg. Otherwise I doubt Gilles work
http://www.irtc.org/ftp/pub/stills/2001-12-31/gt_asia.jpg could have in its
description: "Rounded isosurface boxes were used whenever possible."

ABX

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