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"Bald Eagle" <cre### [at] netscape net> wrote:
> "Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
>
> > It looks like a good solution, but I must admit I can't quite comprehend a lot
> > of it. (I will keep trying, though.)
>
> Apparently it is "the" solution, as I basically came across this exact equation
> once when I was trying to save myself the trouble of re-deriving it. :D
Thanks, I'll keep all this in mind for the future. I have a feeling that if our
respective solutions became more generalized and simplified, they would start
looking even more similar.
> > Did you ever post the dual-lantern model? [...]
> I did not - as it wasn't really a project for a render, but a desire to
construct an inexpensive and functional replacement for an expensive vintage
glass globe.
It's always nice when things can be brought into the real world like that. Did
you ever take a photo of it?
Sam
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Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> Op 21/07/2023 om 00:56 schreef Samuel B.:
> > Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> >> Op 19/07/2023 om 23:52 schreef Samuel B.:
> >>> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> >>>> Op 18-7-2023 om 02:27 schreef Samuel B.:
> >>>>> [...] It's a generic gothic/medieval window macro. [...]
> >>>>
> >>>> Aaah! I love this! Can it do the typically English 4-centered arch? I
> >>>> have been trying to write a macro lately but did not get very far.
> >
> >>> I hope to get a proper object macro going soon. [...]
> >>>
> >> [...] Very good. Looking forward to it. thanks!
> >
> > [...] But, what kind of geometry to use? [...]
> >
> I suppose that - like gothic windows or gates - they could be made also
> from stone and sculpted. See for example:
> https://www.canterbury-archaeology.org.uk/four-centred-arch
>
> Wood seems also to be widely used for indoor purposes.
>
> But I see what you mean. The material can be an important (structural)
> element.
>
> --
> Thomas
I was mainly concerned about the shape itself, independent of structural
soundness. What is best for generic usage in POV-Ray? Probably just a basic
shape with beveling.
Got more done today, fixed some issues, and then I realized it could be made
more useful... so macro incoming, eventually ;)
Sam
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"Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
> > > Did you ever post the dual-lantern model? [...]
>
> > I did not - as it wasn't really a project for a render, but a desire to
> construct an inexpensive and functional replacement for an expensive vintage
> glass globe.
>
> It's always nice when things can be brought into the real world like that. Did
> you ever take a photo of it?
>
> Sam
No - with prices for even small pieces of pierced sheet metal being pretty
exorbitant, I'm still casting about for a suitable piece of scrap to repurpose.
I have plenty of other lanterns to use if the need arose, so no rush on the
Thermos.
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"Samuel B." <stb### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
> Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> > Op 18-7-2023 om 02:27 schreef Samuel B.:
> > > [...] It's a generic gothic/medieval window macro. [...]
> >
> > Aaah! I love this! Can it do the typically English 4-centered arch? I
> > have been trying to write a macro lately but did not get very far.
> >
> > --
> > Thomas
>
> Well, you got me interested in the 4-centered arch. I found the following video
> that explains how to make the underlying shape using a compass and straightedge:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgyYXKgs8gw
>
> Basically, you start with the smallest circle's position and radius, and
> eventually find the center of the 'X'. Then you use that to make a second
> circle. As it turns out, the curved portion is made from just two perfect circle
> segments.
>
> I hope to get a proper object macro going soon. Not sure what the final geometry
> will be, since there are smooth arches, chamfered and/or filleted arches,
> bricked arches, stepped arches... and any combination of those and beyond...
>
> Sam
I admire your ability of geometry composition.
The image looks comfortable, too.
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