Norbert Kern wrote:

> But recently I found this:
> http://www.polas.net/trees/treesdesigner1.html
> This program, a Lightwave plugin, makes the most realistic branch trunk
> joints.

I think this is mainly due to NURBS. I believe that can be achieved
using blobs as well. It's not so easy to do with mesh though.

> A second feature are the advanced UV-mapping features of "Treesdesigner".
> If you can implement this two features, Pov-Ray would be outstanding in
> making natural scenes.

I think all that is doable and if you wish you can participate in POV-Tree
development :) The source files will be available after final 1.0 release.
There is only one concern from Tom Aust regarding opening sources
that somebody will write DXF export and will use use it in commercial
purposes.

> But your little java tool is very useful as it is, thank you for it!

Thank you! Hopefully it will be even better :)

Gena.

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