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>   By the way, I think it should be made clear in the documentation that
using
> a pattern in an image function is more efficient than using a pigment.
>   Why? Because a pattern creates a b/w image while a pigment creates a
color
> image, which is (I suppose) 3 times bigger (ie. it takes 3 times more
memory).

 Ah! Yes, I see: 6.1.6.1. Not read this before, I was only converting an old
"pigment_pattern" from megapov.
(I read the docs "on the fly"). But you are right: a quick test revealed
that it uses half the memory needed with a pigment (not 1/3, tough).

 Thanks!

Jaime

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