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  Re: Conserve energy. Help me.  
From: Alain
Date: 12 Aug 2014 13:52:35
Message: <53ea5463@news.povray.org>

> The problem with the translation of documentation doesn't allow me to define:
> with what parameters it is expedient to use conserve_energy?
>
> finish{... conserve_energy}
> finish{ diffuse 1 conserve_energy}  it makes sense?
> or
> finish { reflection { 0.03, 1 } conserve_energy}
>
> I create nodes, and, it is important to me to define, in what node to place
> checkbox conserve_energy?
> :)
> Help me, please!
>
>

conserve_energy is to be used whenever you have variable reflection and 
any transparency. It can also make things simpler even with constant 
reflection and transparency.

Having an ior or not don't mather.

I tend to use it with layered textures when the upper layer(s) have any 
reflectivity.


Alain


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