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  Re: How to extend 2D parametric equation to 3D?  
From: scott
Date: 31 Mar 2014 09:39:52
Message: <53397028$1@news.povray.org>
> x(u,v) = /* a simple term that combines A and B somehow */
> y(u,v) = /* another term with these functions */
> z(u,v) = /* a 3rd term */
>
> Do you have some ideas for "nice" combinations that might result in
> interesting surfaces?

Without knowing what A and B actually are, it's difficult to suggest 
what might look nice. This might work:

x = A(u)*sin(v)
y = B(u)*sin(v)
z = cos(v)


Terms like A(B(u)) might also be interesting?


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