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  Re: Cutaway of helix isosurface leaving unwanted artifacts  
From: planiform
Date: 13 Nov 2003 14:40:00
Message: <web.3fb3dd37ec150afca09175c60@news.povray.org>
caffeinebill wrote:
>planiform wrote:
>>Hello all.  This is my first post.  Hope I'm following protocol.
>>
>>Below is code I wrote for the difference between a helix isosurface and a
>>box.  As you can see the box is removing the section of helix but leaving
>>an artifact.  Can anyone explain how to fix this?  Thanks in advance.
>
>In the documentation on Isosurface objects, it specifically mentions your
>problem.  It is related to performing CSG operations on isosurfaces.  Check
>out the following link and look for max_trace and all_intersections.
>
>http://www.povray.org/documentation/view/169/
>
>Bill
>

Wow!  Thanks so much for the help; that fixed it nicely.  When all else
fails, read the directions AGAIN!


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