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Due to the limitations of POV-Ray SDL, the implementation of Kobldes is continuing as new project called Buildes using python. This project is slated to do everything Kobldes can do presently plus much more including the use of a GUI.

Use of object called forms. A form is a generic building component that is made up of edges defined using 2D coordinates. It is the basis for creating all other components. In this release, standard and customized openings can be created in the walls using forms. The following are itemized new features:

• Creation of standard forms. These are forms that are pre-defined in Kobldes. The user just scales or changes certain dimensions to use them.
• Creation of customized vertical forms. The user is allowed to define new edges in a custom environment. When complete, Kobldes combines these edges into a new custom form.
• Creation of vertical holes in the building walls. With the use of standard and custom forms, any shape of hole is possible.

Exporting to POV-Ray SDL file now includes the site object. Updated objects so that a hierarchy is maintained between parents and children. Simplified the way that cameras are set. It is now possible to define a shared wall between two spaces. There are also several bug fixes and an updated source documentation. Changed the sample design in user.pov to colonial home design in preparation for creating a tutorial. Added ChangeLog and license text in released files.