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Hi All
I have developed a program called Peeron_to_MLCad. It's useful to simplify the
initial phase of implementation of existing Lego sets. With Peeron_to_MLCad is
possible to reduce drastically the time needed to select the parts and find the
appropriate colors. The program converts a web page with an inventory
(downloaded from www.peeron.com) into a MLCad file. It generates a *.ldr file
with the imported parts and a file with the missing parts. In addition it also
generates parts in MLCad's "Favourites" folder with all the parts previously
imported. The program suits the Microsoft Internet Explorer as well as Mozilla
Firefox. Here's a link where you can download it.
http://zaxxonit.altervista.org/peeron_to_mlcad_eng.htm
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In lugnet.announce, Michele Somma wrote:
> Hi All
>
> I have developed a program called Peeron_to_MLCad. It's useful to simplify the
> initial phase of implementation of existing Lego sets. With Peeron_to_MLCad is
> possible to reduce drastically the time needed to select the parts and find the
> appropriate colors. The program converts a web page with an inventory
> (downloaded from www.peeron.com) into a MLCad file. It generates a *.ldr file
> with the imported parts and a file with the missing parts. In addition it also
> generates parts in MLCad's "Favourites" folder with all the parts previously
> imported. The program suits the Microsoft Internet Explorer as well as Mozilla
> Firefox. Here's a link where you can download it.
> http://zaxxonit.altervista.org/peeron_to_mlcad_eng.htm
Sounds great, and just the thing I was looking for. I'll give it a try asap
Jetro
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That is pretty neat! It is kind of like getting a LEGO set in all digital form.
All you need to do is put it together.
I'll have to give this a try as soon as a I have some time.
Thanks,
Scott W.
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Now that I've had a chance to use Peeron_to_MLCAD, I must say again, excellent
work. After getting everything setup, it was fun 'building' the model in MLCAD.
The tutorial was great and very necessary, as I was overwhelmed by all of the
buttons and had no idea what order they needed to be pushed in. It might be
nice to have fewer buttons that perform multiple steps. Also, it would be nice
if Peeron_to_MLCAD remembered the settings from the main page, like 'only 1
piece for each part' or 'use qty pieces per part'?
If you think that you can use it, I have some code in my ColorManager that
allows the program to download HTTP files, just like a web browser. I use a
library called CURL to skip the step of the user finding and saving the web
page.
If you don't mind me asking, how do you run MLCAD and have it open a .ldr file?
Great work! I look forward to 'building' all of those sets that I can't afford.
Thanks,
Scott
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Scott Wardlaw wrote:
> Now that I've had a chance to use Peeron_to_MLCAD, I must say again, excellent
> work. After getting everything setup, it was fun 'building' the model in MLCAD.
>
> The tutorial was great and very necessary, as I was overwhelmed by all of the
> buttons and had no idea what order they needed to be pushed in. It might be
> nice to have fewer buttons that perform multiple steps. Also, it would be nice
> if Peeron_to_MLCAD remembered the settings from the main page, like 'only 1
> piece for each part' or 'use qty pieces per part'?
>
> If you think that you can use it, I have some code in my ColorManager that
> allows the program to download HTTP files, just like a web browser. I use a
> library called CURL to skip the step of the user finding and saving the web
> page.
>
> If you don't mind me asking, how do you run MLCAD and have it open a .ldr file?
>
> Great work! I look forward to 'building' all of those sets that I can't afford.
>
> Thanks,
> Scott
Hi Scott
If I decide to write a new version of Peeron_to_MLCad I will take note of your
suggestions. I am writing to you in private on technical aspects related to
programming.
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Michele Somma wrote:
> In lugnet.cad.dev, Scott Wardlaw wrote:
> > Now that I've had a chance to use Peeron_to_MLCAD, I must say again, excellent
> > work. After getting everything setup, it was fun 'building' the model in MLCAD.
> >
> > The tutorial was great and very necessary, as I was overwhelmed by all of the
> > buttons and had no idea what order they needed to be pushed in. It might be
> > nice to have fewer buttons that perform multiple steps. Also, it would be nice
> > if Peeron_to_MLCAD remembered the settings from the main page, like 'only 1
> > piece for each part' or 'use qty pieces per part'?
> >
> > If you think that you can use it, I have some code in my ColorManager that
> > allows the program to download HTTP files, just like a web browser. I use a
> > library called CURL to skip the step of the user finding and saving the web
> > page.
> >
> > If you don't mind me asking, how do you run MLCAD and have it open a .ldr file?
> >
> > Great work! I look forward to 'building' all of those sets that I can't afford.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Scott
>
>
>
> Hi Scott
>
> If I decide to write a new version of Peeron_to_MLCad I will take note of your
> suggestions. I am writing to you in private on technical aspects related to
> programming.
This program is interesting for me. But It does not work correctly now. I think
the reason is that Peeron's html code has changed and a Peeron2MLCAD's parser
needs an update.
I have an universal parser from my another program and I prefer to make
an update instead writing a new program from a scratch with another name and
etc. I send a e-mail to author but don't get a feedback. I will put some effort
if author allow me. So keep me in a mind.
A half of LDraw's programs become out of date too fast.
I understand all programs are free, 'AS IS' and 'From funs For funs'
but ... it is so ruefully.
Il'dar Ismagilov
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Il'dar Ismagilov wrote:
> In lugnet.cad.dev, Michele Somma wrote:
> > In lugnet.cad.dev, Scott Wardlaw wrote:
> > > Now that I've had a chance to use Peeron_to_MLCAD, I must say again, excellent
> > > work. After getting everything setup, it was fun 'building' the model in MLCAD.
> > >
> > > The tutorial was great and very necessary, as I was overwhelmed by all of the
> > > buttons and had no idea what order they needed to be pushed in. It might be
> > > nice to have fewer buttons that perform multiple steps. Also, it would be nice
> > > if Peeron_to_MLCAD remembered the settings from the main page, like 'only 1
> > > piece for each part' or 'use qty pieces per part'?
> > >
> > > If you think that you can use it, I have some code in my ColorManager that
> > > allows the program to download HTTP files, just like a web browser. I use a
> > > library called CURL to skip the step of the user finding and saving the web
> > > page.
> > >
> > > If you don't mind me asking, how do you run MLCAD and have it open a .ldr file?
> > >
> > > Great work! I look forward to 'building' all of those sets that I can't afford.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Scott
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Scott
> >
> > If I decide to write a new version of Peeron_to_MLCad I will take note of your
> > suggestions. I am writing to you in private on technical aspects related to
> > programming.
>
> This program is interesting for me. But It does not work correctly now. I think
> the reason is that Peeron's html code has changed and a Peeron2MLCAD's parser
> needs an update.
> I have an universal parser from my another program and I prefer to make
> an update instead writing a new program from a scratch with another name and
> etc. I send a e-mail to author but don't get a feedback. I will put some effort
> if author allow me. So keep me in a mind.
>
> A half of LDraw's programs become out of date too fast.
> I understand all programs are free, 'AS IS' and 'From funs For funs'
> but ... it is so ruefully.
>
> Il'dar Ismagilov
Hi Il'dar Ismagilov
I'm sorry but I haven't received an email from you or I have cancelled it
involuntarily. I have tested again Peroon_to_Mlcad with Internet Explorer 8.0
and Mozilla Fireworks 3.5 and there are no problems for me. Contact me again in
private.
Michele Somma
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