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Elevation Shading in Object Graphics [message #13351]

Sun, 08 November 1998 00:00

davidf
Messages: 2866
Registered: September 1996

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Hi Folks,

Well, naturally, I hadn't posted my "Elevation Shading in
Object Graphics" example on my web page for more than 10
minutes when people more knowledgeable than I starting
pointing out the obvious faults.

In particular (and it is exceedingly odd that neither I
nor the folks who were helping me at RSI noticed this) it
is a LOT better to turn shading ON, although it is still
true that you want to have lights OFF.

I also discovered that it is better to add a color palette
to the surface (thanks to Struan) than to the window, which
I was doing previously. (Actually, it works the same, it
just seems more natural and elegant to add it to the
surface, where it really belongs.)

Anyway, I think I have it sorted out now and you can view
the article and code at these URLs:

http://www.dfanning.com/tips/elevation_object.html
http://www.dfanning.com/programs/object_shade_surf.pro

As always, a big thanks to the anonymous lurkers who
keep me on the straight and narrow. :-)

Cheers,

David

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		Elevation Shading in Object Graphics By: davidf on Sun, 08 November 1998 00:00
		Re: Elevation Shading By: Jim Harwell on Fri, 14 January 2005 14:46
		Re: Elevation Shading By: David Fanning on Fri, 14 January 2005 14:39
		Re: Elevation Shading By: Jim Harwell on Fri, 14 January 2005 14:35
		Re: Elevation Shading By: Jim Harwell on Fri, 14 January 2005 14:26
		Re: Elevation Shading By: David Fanning on Fri, 14 January 2005 13:47
		Re: Elevation Shading By: Jim Harwell on Fri, 14 January 2005 13:17
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