On 7/6/2017 5:55 PM, peyrol wrote:
> In the documentation for height fields, I read this:
>
> "POT files generated with [Fractint] create fantastic landscapes."
>
> It also says a user defined function is possible. I want to put a steep and
> jagged, possibly surreal looking, mountain in the background of an image. Any
> reference to POT files or user functions which might work for me would be most
> welcome. TIA
>
>
Ah! the very reason I downloaded PovRay almost 20 years ago. :)
You can use a POT file as a heightfield (Although I've never got round 
to doing it. :( )
I found that using png files quite satisfactory for my needs.


You can use functions or isosurfaces as another method.

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Regards
     Stephen

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