Am 01.01.2011 12:05, schrieb m.steiger:
> Hi
>
> I am searching for detailed descriptions and information about how to start
> PovRay from a self written 3d-program.
>
> I use Delphi for coding my 3d-application and want to do following steps:
> - set appropriate Povray preferences (e.g. run only one instance)

I guess you'll need to tweak the registry there.

> - export a 3d-scenery as PovRay file (write a SDL-file)

This effectively boils down to the question how to write ASCII files 
from within Delphi.

> - get PovRay execution path (registry entry)

I guess the source code is the best documentation on this topic.

> - start PovRay (v3.6.2 or beta) with SDL-file
> - immediately continue own application after PovRay was started

These boil down to the question of how to start background processes 
from within Delphi.

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