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Regarding the note at the end of http://wiki.povray.org/content/Documentation:Reference_Section_6#Media
  
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The casting of a shadow depend on the kind of media concerned.
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Absorbing media always cast a shadow.
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Scattering media also cast a shadow unless it's extinction is set to zero.
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Emissive media never cast shadow.
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I would suggest reordering the 3 sampling methods descriptions.
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Start with method 3.
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Then, put the warning followed by methods 1 and 2.

Revision as of 19:44, 11 April 2010

Regarding the note at the end of http://wiki.povray.org/content/Documentation:Reference_Section_6#Media

The casting of a shadow depend on the kind of media concerned.

Absorbing media always cast a shadow.

Scattering media also cast a shadow unless it's extinction is set to zero.

Emissive media never cast shadow.


I would suggest reordering the 3 sampling methods descriptions.

Start with method 3.

Then, put the warning followed by methods 1 and 2.

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