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  Re: Current state of object bending?  
From: Alain
Date: 29 Jul 2010 11:31:12
Message: <4c519ec0$1@news.povray.org>

> Hi folks... long time no see.  (Sorry)
> I'm finally getting back into POV-Ray after a long series of largely
> unproductive distractions. The project I'm starting with would go much easier if
> I knew more about the best way(s) to "bend" an object created with CSG.  I
> started to do a bit of online research and came across a reference to "Object
> Bender" by Chris Colefax.  The link was, of course, broken.  As is often the
> case with looking up info on POV-Ray, there is quite a bit to sort through (a
> task I shall return to immediately upon posting this). In the meantime, I'm
> hoping some kind person might point me toward the best and most current info on
> the topic.
>
> Is "Object Bender" by Chris Colefax still the way to go?
>
> Can it still be found, and if so, where?
>
> What alternatives should I be aware of?
>
> Many thanks in advance for all replies.
>
> Best Regards,
> Mike C.
>
>
>
>

Many dead links refered to the buried geocity. Take a look at the 
objects collection.
Object Bender is still, to my knowlege, the only sane choice.
It don't realy bend your CSG object, but a mesh equivalent.



Alain


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