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  Re: Does anyone know how to achieve a fiber-optical effect?  
From: FractalMBrown
Date: 31 Jul 2005 12:10:01
Message: <web.42ecf7329b6fe62192a4d1390@news.povray.org>
> Hmmmm, thinking media-filled objects could be the answer. Radiosity will
> affect that when you use 'media on' in the radiosity statement. That plus
> photons and reflective/refractive objects might work all together if you use
> actual light source(s) in conjunction with radiosity. Not real sure it would
> do exactly as you want though.
>
> I can't think of an example of such a thing. I did a fiber-optic cable long
> ago but it was only to get light out the other end (was not entirely
> successful).
>
> Bob Hughes

Thanks, I'll have to learn how to use media (I'm still learning all the
features), but I'll keep your advice in mind.


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