Okay, THAT isosurface is faster, I'll believe your word
on that. Still, for a beginner who isn't really used to
using CSG, I'd say: let him practice that first. It really
is needed for POV-Ray.


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> > 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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