The RADIANCE photon map is available as alpha code for
experimentation. It is distributed as a patch for the RADIANCE 3.4 source code.
The patch has been tested on the Linux x86, SGI IRIX, and HP-UX platforms.
Future releases may also be tested on Solaris.
DISCLAIMER
This
code is ALPHA and for testing purposes only. It is only partially validated and
not intended for commercial application. Neither Fraunhofer ISE nor the author
assume any liability for damages incurred through its use. You may not sell or
redistribute this code without written consent by the aforementioned. This code
remains the intellectual property of the author and Fraunhofer ISE. By
downloading and installing this software you agree to these terms and
conditions.
THE STUFF
pmap.pdf : RADIANCE photon map manual
pmap3.7.gz : GZIP compressed photon map patch for
RADIANCE 3.4
Examples
INSTALLATION
Extract
and apply the patch in the ray directory of the RADIANCE 3.4
source tree,
then compile:
gunzip pmap[rev].gz
patch -p0 < pmap[rev]
makeall install
where rev is the revision.
Good luck!
To restore the original RADIANCE code, reverse the patch
and recompile:
patch -p0 -R < pmap[rev]
makeall install
FEEDBACK
Feedback
from the RADIANCE community is vital! Send comments, suggestions,flames, and
queries to schregle@ise.fhg.de or ganjatron@gmx.net.
WEB
PAGE
Patch updates can be obtained from:
http://www.ise.fhg.de/radiance/photon-map/pmap.html