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  Re: A bunch of feature requests!  
From: David Wallace
Date: 19 Jun 2010 22:51:51
Message: <4c1d8247$1@news.povray.org>
On 6/19/2010 7:29 PM, SharkD wrote:
> If you search for tasks by SharkD at the bug tracker you'll see a bunch
> of feature request I've made.
>
> http://bugs.povray.org/
>
> Here's a list if you don't want to do the search:
>
> Master scene unit system variable
> Set and get font metrics
> Add "POV-Ray" metatags to images
c> Table of Contents in each page of the docs
> More library paths, wildcards
> Option to render pixels randomly, or in Nth pixel
> #ELSEIF statement
a> variable number of parameters in macros
> System variable to track whether a file has been included
> Explicit #RETURN statement inside macros
> Expandable arrays
> Mixed-type arrays
> Hash arrays
b> Ability to change the order of editor tabs by dragging them
> Native support for mesh-based surface approximations
> Subdivision support
> INI option to overlay render information on output image
> Right-click menu when clicking on editor tab
> String concatenation operator
> atand function
b> "Rename" option in File menu
>
> I'd like to see some thoughts/comments on these requests.
>

a) You can pass include files as strings and then check #isdef for 
variables you want to be optional.

b) I second them

c) How about a link to the TOC instead?


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