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From: Stephen
Date: 25 Apr 2012 10:10:09
Message: <4f9805c1@news.povray.org>

On 25/04/2012 3:04 PM, AQ wrote:
> Hi
>
> I used to use POV a long time ago and have just loaded 3.7.  I just
> let it install and did not change anything.
>
> Now when I try to open a .pov file from inside windows (7) explorer by
> double clikcking on it POV opens and immediately renders the file but
> it does not appear in the editor at any stage.  To add the
> assumed_gamma etc I have to open the file from inside the editor which
> is not what I expect to happen.
>
> Am I doing something wrong or is this the expected behaviour.
>

Hi John,
	In PovRay go to Options > Drag'N'Drop Destinations and select Editor. 
That is a first guess.

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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