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  Re: Make a hollow object solid  
From: CShake
Date: 16 Dec 2010 23:40:44
Message: <4d0ae9cc@news.povray.org>
On 2010-12-16 21:03, Dre wrote:
> Hi, is there an easy way to make a hollow object solid?
>
> I have some poser imported objects that are hollow.
>
> I would like to test to see if vectors are inside the object, but its not
> working and I believe that its because the object is hollow.
>
> Unfortunately I cant work out how to make the object a solid....
>
> Cheers Dre
>
>
If the mesh is closed and the "inside_vector" is specified, POV treats 
it as a solid unless the "hollow" keyword is explicitly provided.
http://wiki.povray.org/content/Documentation:Reference_Section_4.2#Solid_Mesh

I would assume that the problem lies in 'inside_vector' not being defined.


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