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(...) James, Thanks for your comments. I have just rebuilt the cab again. Pics are in my Brickshelf Folder. (URL) Links. (URL) me know what you think. Thanks, Bruce (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) I have replaced the zips (test_release.zip and nextscreen.zip) with new versions which add support for saving .png images. All it took was downloading the pngimage component for Delphi from sourceforge and then adding ", pngimage" to the (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) I would vote for .gif or .png support, both of which are lossless for the monochrome NXT display. JPG is lossy even in monochrome. Thanks again for the great utility. Dave (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) I'll link a picture from GMLTC member Bill-2 (that's one of his firetrucks!): (URL) Something like this allows people to get their noses right up next to a model, but still prevents them from picking them up. Maybe Lego still has these (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Another idea might be to change the way the MOC is being presented. The biggest risk at shows I've been to is kids not understanding the toy/can-touch and display/cannot-touch difference. Stanchions and plexiglass both limit how close kids can (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) I noticed that myself shortly before you posted. The version with a main menu bar and toolbar at the top has menu shortcuts which do work but in the NXT image version (with no main menu) the shortcuts do not work. Or, at least, they did not (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) This is a great question. I think a retail display case or a museum case would probably work best. It is an expensive solution for a LUG, but perhaps the venue has some available, or you can pick one up at a store that is going out of (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.build.vignette, FTX)
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(...) Simply outstanding !!! Just one problem, the Ctrl-C shortcut doesn't seem to work for me (BrixCC version), while the Right_click/copy does. Philo (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) We need to get a picture of the original building, too. This is a great model. "Big Daddy" Nelson (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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(...) I cant seem to find the cut off for registration on the site, can someone please tell me. Thanks. Janey "Red Brick" (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.events.brickworld, FTX)
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(...) I just uploaded a new nextscreen.zip with both versions of the NeXT Screen utility. The one which uses an image of the NXT now supports scaling via the right-click popup menu. You can scale from 1x to 4x with several fixed steps in between. I (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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april 10 950-1: Fork Lift: Inventory is correct 8843-1: Fork Lift Truck 4265a OldGray Technic Bush 1/2 type I should be 7 not 6 8847-1: Dragster: missing from inventory 3701 Gray Technic Brick 1x4 with holes (from correction sheet and in later (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.inv)
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(...) snipped Smile, looking forward to seeing local fans... and will try my best to fill a bit of table space myself, but a good portion of my mocs are packed and/or works in progress. Thanks for arranging this Dave. Take Care, See you soon. Janey (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Relax, Bob. Nobody's whining here or trying to change LEGO's course, IMHO. Seems to me, this has been a pretty constructive discussion about how to adapt to using the new colors. At least up until this point... (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.color, FTX)
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(...) I'm afraid that new colors are here to stay. Just like 4.5v (circa 1966) trains were replaced with 12v (circa 1969) trains and then 9v (circa 1991) replaced 12v, etc. No matter how much anyone here likes/loves the original colors, Lego is not (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.color, FTX)
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| | Re: Toronto Toy, Train and Doll Collectors' Show - April 22
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K, I'm counitng on you guys to fill up a 20x20 area I've got 5 tables at 2 foot by 8 foot apiece, and two train layouts. I still ahve 5 tables to fill up! :) I hear Deb's bringing stuff, so that'll take up alotta room :) And Jason, so the rumour (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.loc.ca.on)
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(...) Thanks a lot! I'm starting three classes today. Your utility will be utilized extensively. (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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(...) Haven't lost an NXT yet. Although it's just a matter of time. After one round with 25 Educational NXTs, I'm short 3 motors, a few sensors, some minifigs, etc. In the past few years, I've lost several RCXs. It's the nature of the beast. Half (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.robotics.nxt)
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| | Re: BrickFest 2007 - Organizer's Recap (Including pictures)
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thanks for putting that together Ben and thank you Kelly, Steve, and Christina for putting on such a great event. Its always so neat to go to these events and feel like part of such a strong group of like minded people. I appreciated the creativity, (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.events.brickfest, FTX)
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(...) This is very nice. It has a very believable feel to it, which I like. I particularly like the snot roofline. It is just perfect in its architectural simplicity. Definitely something I plan on copying. The lights, the interior and great ATM are (...) (19 years ago, 11-Apr-07, to lugnet.town, FTX)
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