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  Re: A ghostly transparent sphere  
From: Kevin
Date: 22 Mar 2007 07:55:01
Message: <web.46027bca7dff850d41254bd10@news.povray.org>
Trevor
Thank you so much. I knew it would be easy....
Kevin

"Trevor G Quayle" <Tin### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
> "Kevin" <Kev### [at] Karneycom> wrote:
> > I am really new at this and struggling a bit, so would appreciate any help !
> >
> > I need a transparent translucent ghostly sphere - just visible - with no
> > reflections, no refraction and no specular high-lights.
> >
> > I think this must be really easy to do, but whatever I try is just too
> > glass-like.....
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any help.
> >
> > Kevin
>
> There are several ways to do the sphere material depending on whether you
> want it as a shell or solid.  You can use a surface material on it using
> filter or transmit, or you could use an internal (volumetric) material
> using media.  To make sure it isn't reflective, remove any reflective
> properties from the surface finish and to make sure it isn't refractive,
> remove any ior settings from the interior.
>
> -tgq


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