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what does it do? The Clock Modifier include file lets you use POV-Ray's clock variable to animate scenes in complex ways, without having to do any of the maths yourself! Features of the file include:

• Use clock types such as accelerate, decelerate, smooth curve, jump, bounce, recoil, oscillate, etc.
• Combine clock types for decelerating waves, oscillating bounces, etc.
• Preview any clock type or combined clock types using raytraced graphs
• Use the Automatic Clock Modifier macros to key-frame any aspects an animation:
  • Use a simple syntax without repeated #declare and #include statements
  • Keyframe any numerical aspects, including transformations, rotations, sizes, etc.
  • Keyframe colours, pigments, textures, and other map values

so where can i get it? Download CLOCKMOD.ZIP (20 Kb) and extract it to a temporary directory. The file includes the Clock Modifier include file, Automatic Clock Modifier macro file, full HTML documentation, and sample scenes and animations for you to render.

You can also visit the excellent Online Tutorial for the Automatic Clock Modifier, created by Steve Strickland.

any ideas for the future? With POV-Ray 3.1 now available on all platforms I hope to rewrite the file more efficiently, taking advantage of all the new features available. I will also be looking at combining the clock modifications with an updated spline macro file, allowing complete control over POV-Ray clock-based animation.

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