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what's all this, then? This page offers a collection of include files for use with the Persistence of Vision Raytracer, or POV-Ray. Distributed as freeware, you can use this software to create your own computer-assisted graphics ranging from photo-realistic stills to abstract animations. Include and macro files allow you to extend POV-Ray's functionality without requiring any other external programs, and can be used on any platform supported by POV-Ray.

so what's new?

17 December 2004:

1 December 2004:

and the files...?

• Tile Generator 22 May 99 [download]: Create seamless tile images from pigments, textures, objects, and blobs, including infinite random options
• Compressed Mesh 28 Dec 99 [download]: Compress meshes by 50% to 80%, plus deformations, hair growth, and mesh morphing
• City Generator 1 Feb 99 [download]: Create villages, towns, and cities with street lights, traffic, and multi-storey buildings
• Liquid Spray 23 Aug 98 [download]: Create a range of particle spray objects, such as fountains, waterfalls, etc.
• Object Exploder 23 Aug 98 [download]: Take any POV-Ray object and explode it into a mass of animated particles
• Galaxy 17 Dec 04 [download]: Create random and custom galaxy scenes, including nebulae and star clusters
• Lens Effects 9 Aug 98 [download]: Create thousands of different lens effects, with complete animation support
• Clock Modifier 7 Aug 98 [download]: Use the POV-Ray clock in a variety of ways without the need for complex maths
• Object Bender 13 Jul 98 [download]: Bend or twist any POV-Ray object, with complete control over bend direction and other options
• Others 12 Sep 99: A collection of smaller include files for various tasks, and copies of past include files

help?! If you're really stuck, the following tutorials are available:

• Compressed Mesh and Hair Growth, by Chris Colefax
• Automatic Clock Modifier, by Steve Strickland
• Spline Macro File, by Chris Colefax
• Spline Macro (Spanish), translated by Txemi Jendrix inspiriens

ok, what's next? There's usually something around the corner, and you can visit a list of Current Projects to see further details. If you've got any suggestions or ideas you'd like me to look at just send a message describing what you'd like to see.

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