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30 Jul 2024 12:33:18 EDT (-0400)
  Re: writing new "object type"  
From: Nathan Kopp
Date: 23 Jun 1999 00:11:26
Message: <37705D94.80AF6A74@Kopp.com>
Or you can use the superpatch which includes isosurface objects that
greatly extend the possibilities.

Or if you like C programming, the source code is available for download,
giving you the chance to have some real fun.  :-)  (this is my favorite)

Or you can write a utility that outputs an appropriate triangle mesh of
your object.

Or...________________ (empty space waiting for good ideas)

-Nathan

Lance Birch wrote:
> 
> Or if you mean a totally different object type... like for example a helical
> spiral, you can write macros to automate the process.
> 
> >Stewart #7 wrote:
> >
> >>    Well... it looks like most any object could be rendered, using
> >> the available object types... but just in case (!) - how can a new
> >> object type be written ?  ...is this possible without re-writing
> >> the entire program ?
> >>
> >>  povray is excellent...and glad to see your newsgroup is accessible.
> >>
> >>  stu
> >


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