KillFile/Denjor wrote:

>     Sorry, but you can't use an image file to be rendered the way your asking.  You
can use them to make a
> heightfield, but I don't think thats what you want.
>     As far as knowing C or C++, I don't and I'm getting a fairly good handle on the
code.  The best way to
> learn the language is to do all of the tutorials included in the help file.
>     If you need some help with code you can always post to these groups, or if you
can access IRC you can go
> onto any server and join the #povray channel.  The people there are very helpful. 
When you join the room,
> even if it looks empty except for a bot, (something like dalpov, or efpov etc....)
say hello,  There may be
> someone in the channel on another net..  All the irc nets are linked with bots.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> KillFile
>
> Art### [at] ilnkcom wrote:
>
> > I've just loaded POV-Ray for Windows 3.1 and need help with something fundamental
to get started. Can I
> > use a program such as Windows Paintbrush (.bmp) or NeoPaint (.pcx) or similiar to
draw an object, and then
> > use that image file to be rendered with POV?
> > Also, looking at bits of code that I see in these news groups, am I correct in
assuming that learning C or
> > C++ would be helpful in understanding how this all works.
> > Thanks folks.
> > Art

 The little bit of info you gave me was exactly what I needed to get me pointed down
the right road.

Thanks for the speedy response and the help.

Art

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