Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:
> On 13-10-2013 14:03, posfan12 wrote:
> > Would switching to the 64 bit version of POVray increase the level of detail
> > possible?
>
> Not sure, but I guess not. Only if the epsilon value is different in
> both versions. An expert should know. However, the problem would not
> really go away. And consider: is it really necessary to have the same
> level of detail in the foreground as in a quarter circumference away
> (for instance) along the Ringworld? Of course not. And at ground level
> the Ringworld is virtually flat too. I attach a test image from back in
> 2005 when I was working on these issues. It does not show the epsilon
> issue as the camera is high enough above the ground however.
>
> Thomas

Well my goal is not really to take a picture from the surface but rather above
it in space. I'm afraid the artifacts will occur from there too. :(


Mike

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