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  visible flourescent/neon tube light  
From: Edward Lotter
Date: 9 Sep 1998 02:08:42
Message: <01bddbb0$052ffd00$693ed3cf@edward.loop.com>
Try as I might (and search as I might) I have not been able to find a
solution to this one!

My first thought (when learning POV-Ray) was a light that looked like a
cyclinder.
The docs do NOT tell you that the light will ONLY emit from the source, not
the
entire object.

Okay, next try. Halos! Many frustrated hours later. NOPE!

Finally, linear area lights!! Even more frustrated hours later. I don't
think so!!

Since I'm not a fundi with POV-Ray, it's entirely possible I have missed a
salient
point in one or a combination of the above which would have solved my
dilemma, but
what it is eludes me!

How does one render a visible flourescent tube (like those in an office
ceiling)?
Or even a neon sign??

Thanks in advance for any pointers and help.

Cheers
Eddie


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