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  Brickworld - WGN Broadcast
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover Thank you again for registering to attend Brickworld this year! We are looking forward to a dymanic event this weekend. To kick things off, we just received final confirmation that WGN-TV will be visiting (...) (15 years ago, 16-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
 
  Brickworld - Exhibit Setup Information/Logistics
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover With only a couple days to go until the big event, please take note of the following information for setup and takedown: Location: The Westin Chicago North Shore 601 N. Milwaukee Avenue Wheeling, Illinois (...) (15 years ago, 16-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
 
  The LEGO Group to Participate in NMRA National Train Show 2009
 
As part of the National Train Show on July 10-12, 2009 in Hartford, CT, Jamie Berard, set designer of the newly released 'Emerald Night' and employee of The LEGO Group (TLG), will participate as part of the show. Jamie will be giving a talk on both (...) (15 years ago, 15-Jun-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.events, lugnet.announce, FTX)  
 
  STX Europe ship built by LEGO Bricks competition (winners)
 
STX EUROPE Competition posted on LUGNET last year. (URL) STXEUROPE-Blockdoker> Here is the winners of the competition. Plus the Jury picks of other designs by other people. Winner of the (URL) Oasis Category> design Thilo Schön. Winner of the (URL) (...) (15 years ago, 15-Jun-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.general, FTX) ! 
 
  LEGO® set 10197 - Fire Brigade
 
Start saving! LEGO® set 10197 – Fire Brigade Ages 16+. 2,231 pieces. Year: 2009 US $ 149.99; CA $ 199.99, UK £ 97.85, DE € 149.99 Build an authentic vintage fire station! Ding ding ding! There’s a fire in town! The fire brigade drives to the scene (...) (15 years ago, 14-Jun-09, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, FTX) ! 
 
  127,000 bricks in 110 seconds!
 
We set up our 127,000 brick US flag at the Richard M Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California yesterday. The Orange County Register made this 110 second time lapse and audio/video posted at (URL). You will have wait past 10 (...) (15 years ago, 13-Jun-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.trains, lugnet.trains.org.scltc, lugnet.org.us.lugola, lugnet.build, FTX) ! 
 
  Please note: Change in LUGNET email behavior
 
Hi all, recently we have again had to deal with a significant surge in spam and as a result have found LUGNET blacklisted on Spamcop. This is quite obviously due to the fact that spammers have increasingly used the mail2news gateway of LUGNET, (...) (15 years ago, 12-Jun-09, to lugnet.announce)  
 
  DATHeader version 2.0.5 (The Reviewer Tool)
 
DATHeader is on the way not only to assist in getting a proper header for official DAT-files but also it is now a very useful tool for reviewers. You will have a listing of all tests with OK or ERROR message. Please note that not all errors that (...) (15 years ago, 9-Jun-09, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
 
  Copyright notice concerning Brickmania / Daniel Siskind's models.
 
It has come to my attention that numerous individual are reselling my kits and instructions without my consent on eBay, Bricklink, etc. Therefore I am posting my guidelines regarding the reproduction and redistribution of my work here.Furthermore, (...) (15 years ago, 7-Jun-09, to lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  LDraw LEGO Ambassadors: Call for nominations
 
In reference to this post (URL) the LDraw.org Steering Committee hereby calls for the community to nominate/self- nominate individuals as candidates for the LDraw LEGO Ambassador. Please read the official announcement at (URL) first. Please post (...) (15 years ago, 4-Jun-09, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce)
 
  LEGO Ambassador Cycle 7 now open
 
Hello LEGO Enthusiasts, We’re happy to announce that the nomination process for LEGO Ambassador Cycle 7 is now open. The LEGO Ambassador Program is designed to give the AFOL Community a direct line into the LEGO Company. The Program is essentially a (...) (15 years ago, 4-Jun-09, to lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  Perth Model Railway Show 2009 Pics
 
Hi All, The Perth Adult Lego Society has wowed the crowds at the latest model railway show with a huge 14 metre bridge, a thumping concert stage, a massive cruise ship, and heaps of other details that made this year's display our best yet! Check out (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.loc.au.wa.per, lugnet.announce) ! 
 
  New 'Combo Build' Contest at Brickworld 2009!
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is excited to announce a slight schedule change for Brickworld 2009. In place of the 'Speed Build' that was to be held on Friday night, we will be trying a new 'Combo Build' event. The (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)  
 
  Brickworld - Registration Update
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover On-line registration for Brickworld 2009 is now closed. We are thrilled to have 556 registered attendees coming to this year's event. We think you will all make this the best Brickworld event yet!!! If you (...) (15 years ago, 2-Jun-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) ! 
 
  DATHeader version 2.0.4 for WINDOWS, LINUX and MAC
 
And here is the next release of DATHeader. The following happend: 1) Some more adjustments to recognize part type correctly 2) If EDIT commands used the current file will be unloaded. 3) Notify about wrong colors now without separate messages 4) (...) (15 years ago, 31-May-09, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)  
 
  Re: DATHeader version 2.0.3 for LINUX and MAC
 
(...) I have just found an error in DATHeader. The test for partdescription at subparts was not correct. Please download the bugfix from (URL) that side I have now also listed all tests that are performed by DATHeader and also the specification on (...) (15 years ago, 24-May-09, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
 
  New LDraw Tool for Parts author: Rulers and Calipers
 
This time, it is not a software utility, but physical measuring tools... a set of do-it-yourself measuring instruments to get parts dimensions directly in LDraw units. (URL) Acrobat document to print your own rulers and scales, and building (...) (15 years ago, 24-May-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.technic, FTX) ! 
 
  DATHeader version 2.0.3 for LINUX and MAC
 
I am proud to announce the release of DATHeader for the use on Linux and Mac machines. Windows machines are supported anyway. New feature in this version is the reviewer mode. You do not need to save the file to get the informations that DATHeader (...) (15 years ago, 23-May-09, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
 
  Brickworld - The BIG Announcement
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is thoroughly overwhelmed right now. We have set a record attendance level and are fast approaching what seemed unattainable a few short weeks ago. There are presently 427 registered (...) (15 years ago, 22-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) !! 
 
  Brickhelper 1.0 - a LXF file utility app.
 
I've completed v1.0 of this LXF file utility program I've been working on, aka 'BrickHelper'. With this program you can load a creation made in Lego Digital Designer, get an inventory of it's parts, and export a Bricklink-compliant XML file that you (...) (15 years ago, 20-May-09, to lugnet.announce)
 
  LSynth 3.0 setup tutorial updated
 
Hi folks, I have updated the LSynth 3.0 setup tutorial at: (URL) also moved it from the betatest section to its permanent location. Furthermore I added more examples to: (URL) revised the troubleshooting page: (URL) In the updated tutorial you will (...) (15 years ago, 20-May-09, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Brickworld - Collaborative Mansion
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover For Brickworld 2009, we want to build on the collaborative display that was started last year, the LEGO Mansion. This year, let us try to build on the theme of lighting (in keeping with the World of Lights (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
 
  Re: Brickworld - Build On The Spot Challenge
 
(...) Attention everyone!! Okay - is everyone listening? We are modifying the conditions of the BOTS challenge in response to feedback received from the community. 1) You do not need team mates. You can compete as an individual or a team. 2) You do (...) (15 years ago, 18-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX)
 
  DATHeader NEW as .NET application (version 2.0.1)
 
Version 2.0.1 of DATHeader is now available for download at www.michael-heidemann.de as my other webspace is down :-( in the moment. There are now more tests performed. For example: - check for coplanarity (based on Philo's code) - check for double (...) (15 years ago, 17-May-09, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad)
 
  txt2dat 0.2.2
 
A new version of txt2dat is available. The only major change in this version is the addition of the -k option to specify glyph pair kerning. If you don't know what that means then you probably don't need it :) Get it here: (URL) that the Mac version (...) (15 years ago, 16-May-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  LETGUI new version 1.3.0.0
 
I have just uploaded a new version of LETGUI package, that contains the new tool Edger2 (Version 1.1). Added support for changed Ytruder V1.3. BUGFIX: If your file is located in a folder with spaces you where not able to view it with the editor or (...) (15 years ago, 15-May-09, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce)
 
  New LDraw Tool for Parts author: Edger2
 
(URL) Lee Gaiteri's (URL) Edger> utility allows to create conditional lines between adjacent facets, and edge lines on outside (unmatched) facets. But it has a few drawbacks, such as requiring perfect match between facets (something hard to get (...) (15 years ago, 15-May-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev, FTX)
 
  Re: DATHeader next release as DOTNET application
 
(...) As it seems that nobody needs a version of DATHeader that run under W98 I will close the version that I have developed with Visual Basic 5. The new version is on the way and I hope to release it this weekend. I am testing it currently against (...) (15 years ago, 15-May-09, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
 
  Brickworld - LEGO Store Event & Discount
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover We have received a lot of communication regarding LEGO Brand Retail involvement with Brickworld this year. Well - here you have it. Now, you know what we know. Brand Retail is once again a major contirbutor (...) (15 years ago, 12-May-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) ! 
 
  10196 Grand Carousel
 
Not really my announcement - I can't believe that someone hasn't posted anything here on LUGNET about this yet (!!) ... Cheers, J.P. Manalo (Apologies if this has been posted in the wrong groups...) From: (URL) LEGO announces an impressive carousel (...) (15 years ago, 11-May-09, to lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  LDraw.org's April 2009 Part of the Month Winners
 
Congratulations to the winner of the April 2009 Part Of The Month (POTM) contests: (URL) POTM - Dish 4 x 4 Inverted with TIE Hatch Pattern by Philippe Hurbain (Philo)> (URL) POTM - Wheel 30.4 x 14 Hubcap Nine Spoke by Philippe Hurbain (Philo)> The (...) (15 years ago, 6-May-09, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, FTX)
 
  MLCAD ColorManager 2.0
 
(URL) I have greatly improved the features and functionality of ColorManager, and I now think it is suitable for use by everyone who uses MLCAD. Color Manager has two main features: 1) After choosing a color from the list, ColorManager can filter (...) (15 years ago, 6-May-09, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, FTX) ! 
 
  MLCad.ini 2009-01 Update Now Available
 
Hi folks, I just updated the MLCad.ini file accordingly to the latest LDraw.org parts update 2009-01. The .ini file defines (among other thigns) the parts available in MLCad's minifigure generator. Download the file from my website: (URL) w. (15 years ago, 4-May-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad)
 
  Peeron_to_MLCad
 
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 (...) (15 years ago, 4-May-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.mlcad)  
 
  LDraw.org 2009-01 Parts Update Now Available
 
The 2009-01 LDraw parts update has been now been released. This update includes 671 files in the core library, including 307 new parts, and many more files updated with improvements for Back Face Culling support. A total of 19 parts have been (...) (15 years ago, 2-May-09, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad) !! 
 
  Heavy Haul Trailer and Winch Truck
 
Hello everyone, It has been a while since I posted a 'story' on Lugnet, however.... Here is the latest completed project. (URL) 16 wheel detachable goose neck low boy with a 16 wheel jeep and a fully functional winch truck. It is designed to haul (...) (15 years ago, 30-Apr-09, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.announce)  
 
  Brickworld - Thursday Workshops
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is in full swing preparing for the event. We are thrilled to have 5 leaders lined up to head workshops on Thursday. The Thursday workshops are each 3 hours in length. There is a limit to (...) (15 years ago, 26-Apr-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) ! 
 
  ILTCO Layout at the National Train Show, Hartford, CT
 
Help wanted from LEGO clubs and individual enthusiasts for the ILTCO multi-club LEGO train layout at the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA) National Train Show from 10-12 July in Hartford, CT! For the fifth year, LEGO enthusiasts everywhere (...) (15 years ago, 24-Apr-09, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.announce, lugnet.town, lugnet.events, FTX)  
 
  Brickworld - Mindstorms Competitions
 
(URL) Share - Learn - Explore - Discover The Brickworld Team is proud to announce the following Mindstorms competitions for this year’s event: Stock Sumo – Are you a Mindstorms expert? It doesn't matter for this competition. Come and see if you can (...) (15 years ago, 24-Apr-09, to lugnet.events.brickworld, lugnet.fun.community, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general, lugnet.events, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.trains, lugnet.castle, lugnet.pirates, lugnet.space, lugnet.people, FTX) ! 
 
  Swedish church unveils Lego Jesus statue for Easter
 
Life size at 5.8 feet (1.78 meters) tall 30,000 bricks (URL) (15 years ago, 13-Apr-09, to lugnet.mediawatch, lugnet.announce, lugnet.build.sculpture, lugnet.general)


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