David Vincent-Jones wrote:
> 
> I would like to put in a list of 3D points and finish up with a set of
> triangles that I can massage into a mesh_triangle set.

It sounds like you are describing what is known as a point cloud. Each
reference point of data is given as a single 3D coordinate rather than
a list of vertices that most 3D formats use. I too have looked for
software that will accomplish what you are looking for and have found
a definate lack of software to do this on any platform. I am sure it is
possible to write software to do this but you would have to have a strict
set of rules for the point cloud so that the software can logically connect
the individual points for you. Otherwise you will get a meaningless
jumble of triangles.

Good Luck,

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