povmake

If you're looking for a simple front-end to the POV-ray raytracer, povmake might be the answer you're seeking. This shell-script allows you to trace a poyray file with four different sizes and four different quality settings. While it produces minimal output, all the information from povray is saved in a logfile for later use.

One great feature of povmake is its built-in settings. The table below provides an overview of the default options, but they can easily be changed by editing the script. The sizes available include s[mall], m[edium], l[arge], and x[large] while the quality settings encompass low, med, high, and the extra option.

Here's a sample invocation of povmake: "slacker:~/src/povray$ makepov m x foo.pov". This would create a file named foo.tga and a logfile named povrun.log.

If you're seeking more control and information, povmake may not be the best option. But if you want a straightforward interface with minimal fuss, this software is worth considering. Overall, povmake is a great tool for anyone looking to jump into POV-ray raytracer without getting bogged down in a lot of details.