Thanks for the info - I will check out the FAQ site

Cliff

Ken wrote:

> Cliff Etzel wrote:
> >
> > Well, I am totally new to this realm after having been a photographer
> > for 20 years.
> >
> > I need some very basic questions answered.
> >
> > I am running Win NT w/ SP4 - I have downloaded POV-Ray, and am looking
> > for a modeler - Which would be the best recommendation.  I am running an
> > AMD K6 233 w/ 128 Megs Ram.  I don't even know where to begin with basic
> > tutorials...
> >
> > Is that Newbie enough for this group?  :-)
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Cliff
>
> Dear Newbie Cliff,
>
>   There is a group on this server called povray.announce.frequently-asked-questions.
> There I just recently posted a list of online tutorials and faqs that are an
> excellent resource for the beginner as well as the advanced user. One that should
> be considered mandatory reading is the VFAQ which will save you from asking
> a lot of questions that are going to pop up as you familiarize yourself with the
> program. As far as modelers go most people around here who use a modeler, not
> all do by the way, use Moray. There is a link to the program on the povray.org
> home page.
>
>   Before you go nuts trying all of the modelers and utilities available I
> suggest you go through the docs that come with the program and work your
> way through the tutuorials section. Also work your way through the example
> scene files that are provided with the package. Once you have a good grasp
> of the capabilities of Pov then start looking for a modeler. I have seen a
> lot of people get a modeling program right away and never really learn how
> Pov works and suffer for this lack of knowledge. This is of course a personal
> recommendation and you are free to do as you will.
>
> --
> Ken Tyler
>
> mailto://tylereng@pacbell.net

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