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  Re: how to use the pov ray.  
From: troey tp
Date: 8 Mar 2007 21:05:01
Message: <web.45f0bfa36d6d9efcc712be580@news.povray.org>
"Stephen" <mcavoys_AT_aolDOT.com> wrote:
> "troey_tp" <tro### [at] yahoocom> wrote:
> > I've downloaded the win pov ray 3.6 in this web page and would like to use
> > POV RAY as my ray tracing engine im some of my 3d softwares. Are there any
> > instructions here in this web page that can be downloaded?  I know it
> > involve programming but i'm an Architect by profession. Please help me
> > solve my query. Thanks.
>
> In addition to what Tim said. I found that it was a good idea to get some
> basic knowledge of PovRay SDL by reading the help file (RTFM) working
> through the tutorials and looking at the scene files that come with PovRay.
> When you use a third party modeller that outputs a Pov file you sometimes
> need to tweak the file to get the results you want. For instance if you are
> using a CAD programme to create the geometry you might want to change the
> materials and textures in PovRay or change the lighting to get better
> looking results.
>
> Stephen

Alright, thanks Stephen.


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