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From: Ian Thompson <ianthomp@clara.net>
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Subject: Calculating RSD Normal Format
Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 13:15:50 +0100
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Hi,

I am in the process of writing an MAX ASC to RSD convertor for the yaroze. I have completed most of the conversion vertices, polygons and textures
etc. I am having trouble with the calculation of the Normal section of the PLY file for the RSD. I have the vertices and the polygon references to
the vertices. I have tried the calculate the normal section but without success (Random shading on all the polygons).

I have these questions;

How do you calculate the Normal section based on the Vertices and Polygon section.
Is it a different calculation for guroud (Spelling?!?) and flat shaded polygons.

Any help will be appreciated.

Ian Thompson