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Subject: where to get DBW_Render V2.0
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Date: Thu, 1-Oct-87 21:12:42 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct  1 21:12:42 1987
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A few days ago, I posted a request for details on how the SCAN command
of DBW_Render V2.0 worked.  Well, I didn't get any responses, so I
guess I'll write Mr. Baldridge (the author/distributor) directly.

However, a number of people have asked me what DBW_Render V2.0
contains, and how they can get a copy.  So I decided to post this
short description.

DBW_Render V2.0 is the new version of Dave Wecker's DBW_Render PD ray
tracing program.  William Baldridge is now handling distribution (his
name is on the copyright license) because of Dave Wecker's troubles
with his employer.

The following is a summary of new features in the various DBW_Render
V2.0 modules.  It is paraphrased from the user's manual:

RAY:   Consistent top level user interface that runs all other modules.
RAY0:  New high level input language with macros (full compiler).  No,
	there is no object editor (yet).  Text, objects of rotation &
	translation are supported.
RAY1:  SUPERQUADRIC objects.  IFF image tiling textures.  Images up to
	1024 x 1024.  Up to 24 bits per pixel (I still haven't figured
	out how to do this, however).  Two "sketch" modes (I haven't
	figured this out either).  Removed "pixel guessing" for more
	accurate pictures.
RAY2:  Overscan images.  Postscript output.
RAY3:  Complete rewrite of DISPLAY program; supports overscan images.


DBW_Render V2.0 can be obtained from:
	William T. Baldridge
	2650 Sherwood Lane
	Pueblo, CO  81005

A contribution of $36 is suggested.  This will get you on the
distribution list for bug fixes and future software announcements.



Steven Litvintchouk
MITRE Corporation
Burlington Road
Bedford, MA  01730

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