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  Re: GIS and forestry data to POVray?  
From: Alain
Date: 1 Nov 2006 21:00:04
Message: <45495124$1@news.povray.org>
JohnnyH nous apporta ses lumieres en ce 01/11/2006 17:16:
> Excellent images!  I am especially interested in the image map (POV logo).
> That could have many applications for me.  For example, overlay raster
> images of disease and fire mortality (perimeter).

> This is the most difficult problem I think:
> * Is it possible to populate defined polygonal areas with objects?
It's possible, and there are many possible ways to do that.
> * If so, how are these polygons created/described?
There is the polygon primitive that let you deffine an arbitrary, straight 
edged, flat shape. You can also use a prism, similar but with a thickness.


> I will experiment with GRASS GIS and POV until I understand their
> relationship more.  Still, I am very excited!



-- 
Alain
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My toes were playing the piano under the blankets.
They made so much noise that I woke up singing.


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