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5 Sep 2024 20:17:56 EDT (-0400)
  Re: how to model a ribbon  
From: Ken
Date: 4 Nov 1999 05:22:33
Message: <38215D1F.50A8904B@pacbell.net>
Matthias Rarey wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I started interfacing Povray to my 3D viewer and I really
> 
> enjoy it! Most objects are quite easy to build with CSG
> 
> except one: a ribbon in 3D space.
> 
> What I would like to do is using a prism but instead of
> 
> giving two heights, I would like to use 3D spline to sweep
> 
> the shape along a defined curve.
> 
> Is there an easy way to model such an object in Povray?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help.
> 
> Matthias

Check this out: http://members.xoom.com/dvarrazzo/epov.htm

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