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From: Jeff Houck
Date: 6 Jun 2005 08:31:30
Message: <42a44222$1@news.povray.org>

Mueen Nawaz wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> 	I've used POV-Ray off and on for 10 years, but only got a bit serious
> in the last two (serious=trying something 2-3 times a year).
> 
> 	Right now I'm just trying to create shapes accurately and model their
> texture well for practice - not with any artistic goal in mind, but just
> to learn how to use POV-Ray to get stuff done creatively.
> 
> 	My real question is, "Should I learn how to use any external software
> like JPatch to assist me in drawing my objects?". I've always assumed
> that this was a bad idea for beginners, but is it really?
> 
> 	Just want the opinions of those who learned POV-Ray well - did they put
> off using such utilities till they felt they were good enough with the SDL?
> 
> 	Thanks.
> 

I'd say use the right tool for the job. I tend to use JPatch, Silo and 
Wings3d for most of my complex modeling. Whatever works for you.

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