Kasper Peeters wrote:
> 
> I want to 'plot' a curve (for which I know the parametric expression,
> i.e. the three coordinates as a function of a single parameter) and
> give it some thickness (like a thick rope). So I'm looking for
> something like sphere_sweep, but with the curved described by my
> parametric expression, not by a spline.
> 
> What is the best/most efficient way to do this?
> 
> Kasper

You can draw the graph and use that as a heightmap ;)

I've done something similar to what you need with lots of spheres at a
regular distance. I believe I made a blob out of it in the end to get a
smoother effect, but I'm not sure anymore... 8)

Remco

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