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  Re: a math question  
From: Christoph Hormann
Date: 11 Dec 2000 16:52:37
Message: <3A354CA0.80CA8788@gmx.de>
Randolph Robnett wrote:
> 
>   I hope I am explaining this question correctly.
>   I remember, way back in my days of algebra and trig, there being a
> function 1/x that when plotted on an 'XY' coordinate would give you
> something that looked like a funnel. Knowing these functions is there anyway
> to use them in an isometric or maybe even a parametric surface. Maybe the
> answer is in front of me and my math is just a little rusty, actually a
> whole lot rusty
>   Once again I thank you for your help and knowledge

how about:

function { y + ( 1 / sqrt(x^2 + z^2 + 0.01) ) }

Christoph

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