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  Re: BFC: LITS 2
 
(...) I agree with the default from the start, I proposed them, somewhere ! (...) Agreed! but that's NOT currently written that way, is it ? (...) NO it is NOT ! read on. (...) I know that the branch only would be required, but I don't agree with (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  My first part: 2x8 tile  [DAT]
 
Well, it was easy to make this. Alan 0 Plate 2 x 8 1 16 60 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 stud4.dat 1 16 40 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 stud4.dat 1 16 20 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 stud4.dat 1 16 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 stud4.dat 1 16 -20 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Influencing what parts people work on
 
As you know, The Guild of Bricksmiths, (URL) a big user of LDraw compatible tools, since Guild members are producing instructions for almost all of their kits. From time to time a Guildsman runs into a part he or she would really like to use in a (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev) ! 
 
  Re: NEW PART: Cylinder 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Dome  [DAT]
 
Try this: 0 Cylinder 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Dome 0 Name: x???.dat 0 Author: Kevin M Bane 4/02/2000 0 Un-Official Part 1 16 0 -4.5 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4-4edge.dat 1 16 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 -4.5 0 0 0 6 4-4cyli.dat 1 16 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4-4edge.dat 2 24 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: NEW PART: Cylinder 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Dome  [DAT]
 
Kevin B <kevinb01@netfocus.net> wrote in message news:FsEux1.Lp7@lugnet.com... (...) Well, I for one have a BIG problem with it! Looks like the ole "WordWrap" monster got me! Sorry folks! Let's try that one again! Kevin B 0 Cylinder 2 x 2 x 2/3 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  NEW PART: Cylinder 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Dome  [DAT]
 
Well, I finally decided that the Palm Tree Trunk just made my Blue Fury look a little wierd, so I churned out this part this morning. Let me know if you have any problems or comments Kevin B 0 Cylinder 2 x 2 x 2/3 Inverted Dome 0 Name: x???.dat 0 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: BFC: LITS 2
 
(...) I think the discussion started before the "line in The Sand" thread ! (...) It seems that it is currently on version 9 ! isn't it ?, but file name was NOT changed, OK. (...) Well, if my memory doesn't fail me, I taught you were against local (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: More LDRAW renderings
 
(...) Thanks for the advise. I noticed the command Halo in your code. Halo is not supported in PovRay 3.1. Instead i have to experiment with the Media command. George (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: More LDRAW renderings
 
GeoMan skrev i meddelandet ... (...) You can see my water at (URL) for POVRay version 3.0 - might need '#version 3.0' to silence some error messages in 3.1, I haven't tested...) It consists of two parts - first a plane with ripples: -8<---...--- (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Time for BFC overhaul?
 
(...) Didn't answer the question, but moving on. (...) That's good to know. (...) Yes, but the proposed standard doesn't list the several options for a specific issue thta asn't been agreed iet. List the options, that's my point, because if you (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: New Part: Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern
 
(...) No. From the standard file, you need to "cut out" the surface(s) where the pattern will be. If you don't, the results will be unpredictable. /Tore (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: PART 20283.dat Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted  [DAT]
 
Yes, you're absolutely correct. How sloppy of me. :-/ (...) Here's the file with your correction: 0 @Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted 0 Name: 20283.dat 0 Author: James Jessiman (4854.dat) 0 Author: Modified into 20283.dat by Tore Eriksson 0 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: New Part: Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern
 
It's the first time i open a part with a pattern. Great work But, is it possible to re-use a standard 3622, and add only the pattern ? -- Damien et Nathalie Duquennoy 26, rue du belvédère 69210 L'ARBRESLE dduquenn@club-internet.fr (URL) Dee (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: beginnings of a walled town--definitely not a small file
 
Wow, good start for a project... Damien -- Damien et Nathalie Duquennoy 26, rue du belvédère 69210 L'ARBRESLE dduquenn@club-internet.fr (URL) Sauls <barbcue@nospam.home.com> a écrit dans le message : FsDKup.F1o@lugnet.com... (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: PART 20283.dat Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted  [DAT]
 
(...) There is a mistake in the latest file. (No, it's not the wrong piece this time) look at the bottom of the part in l3lab and you'll see it. I believe that the line 4 16 40 24 40 40 4 40 -40 4 60 -40 24 40 should be written as v 4 16 40 24 40 40 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
(...) Thanks! (...) Nope, I use L3P. I just use Anton's textures. (...) The heads might look smoother in my last raytraces because I only used one light. Dumb luck, you might call it :) --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  LDS ver 0.31 - Added PIPE
 
New version again. Same URL as usual. (URL) /Tore (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad)  
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
Bram, Very nice work (as usual)! (...) Do you use Anton's parts library as well? I ask because of the smoothness of the minifigs' head...much smoother than the ones I've rendered using stock L3P output. Will Lego Beach Department of Emergency (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Info on animation vs step and...
 
(...) When the film strip button is down, it means that you're in animation mode and the program will work as a "keyframer", like 3D Studio. Get this file and press the play button to see a simple animation of a car on the road and the camera (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.leocad)
 
  Re: More LDRAW renderings
 
(...) being a ray-tracer, tho', I wouldn't know how to fix that... I couldn't possibly do something half as good! Keep it up! And post to .castle! -Shiri (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
(...) It's hard to say, but with a sky sphere, you will get reflections of a sky rather than a uniform colour in the chrome pieces. It might look better. Fredrik (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)  
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
(...) Thanks! I've begun using references more often--which usually results in more detailed models. (...) I used Anton Raves' chrome texture. I know it's a bit too reflective, but I was feeling kind of lazy... It's hard to check how reflective (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: A discovery? and part 3475
 
(...) Oops, sorry 'bout that. (...) Wow, you're working with the horse? You have my deepest respect! I think that using one tool or another is mostly a matter of taste. I haven't written LDraw-mode to compete with anybody else's tool, but because I (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: A discovery? and part 3475
 
(...) Not just 4-4edge - it takes all between 1/16 through 16/16 and 1/48 through 48/48. (...) I see (I think...) If the two arbitrary connected curves run parallelly, I use LDS' EXTRUDE function, if not, I have to make arrangements like this in (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: More LDRAW renderings
 
(...) I am using two fill lights on both sides of the castle with values 0.5*<1,1,1> and the front light has a value of 2*<1,1,1>. That's why the shadows are so hard. Next time i'll try area lights... (...) I am using the tomtree.inc. You can find (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)  
 
  Re: More LDRAW renderings
 
(...) the shadows are a bit hard. Perhaps you could use area lights to make them softer. This will seriously increase the rendering time, though. You could also try to add a few fill lights, but this will also increase the rendering time, I'm (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  More LDRAW renderings
 
Castle Siege at: (URL) Time: 11 hours 52 mins on my PIII/450 with 256MB Ram. I'll post more pictures of the castle as soon as rendering finishes ;) Enjoy! George (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray) ! 
 
  Re: A discovery? and part 3475
 
(...) related. Quite a coincident! Your function takes two (or more) 4-4edge primitives and connects them with quads, to create a "pipe" like object. My function takes two arbitrary connected curves made up of type-2 lines and fills in the space (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: New part : 2857 tyre technic 20x30 small - subpart a  [DAT]
 
0 2857 subpart a 0 Name: S\2857a.dat 0 Author: Damien Duquennoy 0 Unofficial subpart 0 facettes 4 16 37.229 -4.504 25 37.229 4.504 25 52.12 6.306 25 52.12 -6.306 25 4 16 52.12 -6.306 25 52.12 6.306 25 58.325 7.056 23.75 58.325 -7.056 23.75 4 16 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: New part : unknown tyre technic 20x30 big - subpart a  [DAT]
 
0 tyre 20x30 technic subpart a 0 Name: S\wdd3.dat 0 Author: Damien Duquennoy 0 Unofficial subpart 0 facettes 4 16 37.42 -2.453 25 37.42 2.453 25 67.266 5.617 25 67.266 -5.617 25 4 16 67.266 -5.617 25 67.266 5.617 25 79.802 5.625 25 79.802 -5.625 25 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30
 
Yes, it's done for the two tyres i know Look at my new posts. Damien -- Damien et Nathalie Duquennoy 26, rue du belvédère 69210 L'ARBRESLE dduquenn@club-internet.fr (URL) Wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> a écrit dans le message : (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New part : unknown tyre technic 20x30 big  [DAT]
 
Hi Here is the big tyre for 4266 technic wheel. It need one subpart. PLMKWYT Damien -- Damien et Nathalie Duquennoy 26, rue du belvédère 69210 L'ARBRESLE dduquenn@club-internet.fr (URL) tyre 20x30 technic diametre 64 0 Name: wdd4.dat 0 Author: (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New part : 2857 tyre technic 20x30 small  [DAT]
 
Hi Here is the small tyre for 4266 technic wheel. It need one subpart. PLMKWYT Damien -- Damien et Nathalie Duquennoy 26, rue du belvédère 69210 L'ARBRESLE dduquenn@club-internet.fr (URL) 2857 technic tyre 20x30 dia 50 0 Name: 2857.dat 0 Author: (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30 - Offset correction for the part.  [DAT]
 
Hi there was a little offset mistake in my first post. Here its the good file. Damien. 0 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30 0 Name: 4266.dat 0 Author: Damien Duquennoy 0 Unofficial part 0 0 éléments base 1 16 0 0 7.5 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 S\4266b.dat 1 16 0 0 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: A discovery? and part 3475
 
I haven't followed this thread, but after a brief glance, I think it is closely related to the PIPE function I (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
(...) What kind of texture did you use for the chrome pieces, BTW? In my opinion, it has a tad bit too much reflection. I can't see that the parts are silver, I only see the reflection of the environment in them. Also, did you try to add a (low key) (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: A discovery? and part 3475
 
(...) I have made a function in LDraw-mode which does this. In your example, you would put the cursor on the first type-2 line in the first edge, set the mark (C-SPC) move down to the first type-2 line in the second curve and hit C-c C-f. Voila. The (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: PART 20283.dat Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted  [DAT]
 
Wrong again! This time, maybe... 0 @Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted 0 Name: 20283.dat 0 Author: James Jessiman (4854.dat) 0 Author: Modified into 20283.dat by Tore Eriksson 0 Un-Official Element 1 16 0 20 -20 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 stud4.dat 1 16 0 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Flying cars. Wheels like in "Back To The Futre."  [DAT]
 
Sorry, my original post didn't have correct positioning of the parts. This one has the pieces pushed in all the way. I like this mount because when the wheel are folded under, they fit inside the wheel well because the pivot point is high and close (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Re: beginnings of a walled town--definitely not a small file
 
I always wanted to do a walkthru ray trace animation of a castle. I was going to build my own, but your castle is looking so good, why bother. -Chuck (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: beginnings of a walled town--definitely not a small file
 
Wow! What a great start. Great realistic details. I can't wait to see it when you get it finished. John Gramley (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: beginnings of a walled town--definitely not a small file
 
Okay, reply to this one, it'll be easier. Where to begin--probably at the beginning: I was trying to represent my downtown area in Ldraw when Jonathan remarked that nobody ever posted any castle. I don't know how true of a statement that is over the (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: Flying cars. Wheels like in "Back To The Futre."  [DAT]
 
How about this mount. 0 FILE weelmout.dat 0 a wheel mount that can fold down, similar to the delorean 0 Name: weelmout.dat 0 Author: Mouser X 0 Unofficial Model 1 0 33 2 3 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 wheel.dat 1 0 9 -32 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 3937.DAT 1 0 9 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  beginnings of a walled town--definitely not a small file  [DAT]
 
For Jonathan, who wonders where all the castle went.... Note: this is merely the beginning, and it's already huge. Notes written as a reply to this message If viewing in LDLite, view at .3 or smaller LMK.... Brian (bbq) Sauls 0 FILE casbs.dat 0 MPD (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)  
 
  Re: Flying cars. Wheels like in "Back To The Futre."
 
(...) Nice compact design. How well does the wheel rotate and fold under? --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Need help with POV-Ray images
 
I am trying to create new images of one of my models so that I can update my website. In order to create these images, I would like to have a series of transparent parts lit from within. How can I do this with only one light source inside? I have (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
(...) Thanks! (...) I wish...(well, not really. The only thing I could build with pink bricks is Cadillacs :) They really can't be any other color...) You'll notice that the MPD file is in the colors I actually built the model--white. --Bram (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
(...) Wow, a blast from the Future that Never Was. Very cool. Where's the robot Elvis, though? Oh, and how do you get your models to float? <grins, ducks and runs> ++Lar (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)  
 
  Re: '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
(...) front down to the huge trunk. Now, where can get that many pink bricks? ;-) Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  '59 Caddy Hovercar Raytraces
 
Here are some pics of my hovercar: (URL) LMKWYT! --Bram (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build, lugnet.town, lugnet.cad.ray)  
 
  Re: 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30
 
Looks good. Are you planing to make the trye to match? (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30 - subpart b  [DAT]
 
0 4266 subpart b 0 Name: S\4266b.dat 0 Author: Damien Duquennoy 0 Unofficial subpart 0 4 16 13 22.52 15 14.76 20.97 15 16.3 22.25 15 14 24.25 15 4 16 14.76 20.97 15 15.8 18.87 15 17.69 19.53 15 16.3 22.25 15 4 16 15.8 18.87 15 15.95 16.54 15 17.96 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30 - subpart a  [DAT]
 
0 4266 subpart a 0 Name: S\4266a.dat 0 Author: Damien Duquennoy 0 Unofficial subpart 0 centre 4 16 1.25 12.29 0 1.2 10 0 -1.2 10 0 -1.25 12.29 0 3 16 1.25 12.29 0 1.2 10 0 2.51 11.51 0 3 16 2.51 11.51 0 1.2 10 0 3.37 10.38 0 3 16 3.37 10.38 0 1.2 10 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  4266 Technic Wheel 20x30  [DAT]
 
hi everyone here it's my new part : Technic wheel 4266, 20x30 You need the 2 subparts given in this thread. The part is made by hand, and quite compact. PLMKWYT -- Damien Duquennoy dduquenn@club-internet.fr (URL) 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30 0 Name: (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Flying cars. Wheels like in "Back To The Futre."  [DAT]
 
This next file is the wheel mount with the wheel in the "flying" position. Once again, I would appreciate some feedback. Mouser X over and out. 0 FILE weelmout.dat 0 a wheel mount that can fold down, similar to the delorean 0 Name: weelmout.dat 0 (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Flying cars. Wheels like in "Back To The Futre."  [DAT]
 
Here are some wheels I developed for the DeLorean I am building for minifigs. This model is supposed to be the Lego version of the car in "Back To The Futre II" It took me about four days, pretty much constantly thinking about it, to develop this. (...) (25 years ago, 2-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Sv: ===== MLCad V1.8 IS AVAILABLE =====
 
Thanks for the new upgrade. It looks fabulous now, with no missing surfaces and the 3D-drag-rotation. It doesn't feel right to use though. Imho it should rotate according to where you take grip on the model. Like if you grip on the right side and (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)  
 
  Re: PART 20283.dat Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted  [DAT]
 
(...) Sorry, previous post was wrong version. Here's the latest: 0 @Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted 0 Name: 20283.dat 0 Author: James Jessiman (4854.dat) 0 Author: Modified into 20283.dat by Tore Eriksson 0 Un-Official Element 1 16 0 20 0 1 0 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  PART 20283.dat Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted  [DAT]
 
Mark Kennedy has submitted a request for part 20283(?) Is this how the part looks? If so, it's the first part I've made that I have never seen! /Tore 0 @Slope Brick 45 4 x 6 Double Inverted 0 Name: 20283.dat 0 Author: James Jessiman (4854.dat) 0 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Type-5 conditional edge line
 
I have a question about the type-5 conditional line. Assume I have four points in 3d space like this: (If you're reading LUGNET via the web interface, you must push "view raw message" to see my ASCII art.) 1---2 | | | | | | 4---3 Except that the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  PIPE function...  [DAT]
 
I've made a new function for LDS called PIPE. It's an extension of the LINE function. Remember:? LINE POINT x y z POINT x y z ... POINT x y z LINE END Now, PIPE works the same way but with that difference it's in 3D: PIPE [n_sectors total_sectors] (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  Re: What is BFC meta command ?
 
(...) What if I am creating a new part? Regards John (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: New Part: Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern
 
(...) Sorry Tore, I missed this entry in the parts tracker. Please leave yours as p01. Steve, can you please rename mine to p02 when it comes to the voting. Chris (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: New Part: Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern
 
Hey, I was first with a part named 3622p01.dat; Brick 1 x 3 with Cash Register Display Pattern. :o) But of course, I can call my part 3622p02... /Tore (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New Part: Minifig Torso with Pirate Captain Pattern  [DAT]
 
New decorated torso 0 FILE 973p36.dat 0 Minifig Torso with Pirate Captain Pattern 0 Name: 973p36.dat 0 Author: Chris Dee (chris_w_dee@hotmail.com) 0 Unofficial Element 3 16 -2 0 -10 2 0 -10 2 1 -10 2 16 -2 0 -10 2 0.5 -10 4 16 -5 1 -10 -6 0 -10 -2 0 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New Part: Minifig Torso with Autoroute Pattern  [DAT]
 
New decorated torso 0 Minifig Torso with Autoroute Pattern 0 Name: 973p25.dat 0 Author: Chris Dee (chris_w_dee@hotmail.com) 0 Unofficial Part 4 16 12 0 10 -12 0 10 -14.345 2 10 14.345 2 10 4 16 14.345 2 10 -14.345 2 10 -19 29 10 19 29 10 4 16 19 29 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New Part: Brick 1 x 4 with Garage Tools Pattern  [DAT]
 
New decorated brick 0 Brick 1 x 4 with Garage Tools Pattern 0 Name: 3010p03.dat 0 Author: Chris Dee (chris_w_dee@hotmail.com) 0 Unofficial Part 1 16 20 4 0 1 0 0 0 -5 0 0 0 1 stud3.dat 1 16 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 -5 0 0 0 1 stud3.dat 1 16 -20 4 0 1 0 0 0 -5 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New Part: Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern  [DAT]
 
New decorated brick 0 Brick 1 x 3 with Control Panel Pattern 0 Name: 3622p01.dat 0 Author: Chris Dee (chris_w_dee@hotmail.com) 0 Unofficial Element 1 16 10 4 0 1 0 0 0 -5 0 0 0 1 stud3.dat 1 16 -10 4 0 1 0 0 0 -5 0 0 0 1 stud3.dat 1 16 0 24 0 26 0 0 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: BFC: LITS 2
 
Steve: (...) No. - Or rather: That depends on how good looking a rendering you want. Thinking a bit more about it, I think we can get just as good result _with_ clipping of transparent surfaces as without. Yes, transparent surfaces can be clipped! (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  7150 Y-Wing Fighter  [DAT]
 
The tie fighter part of the model was posted ages ago. 0 FILE 7150y.dat 0 7150 Y-Wing Fighter 0 Toki Barron <tokimasa-barron@uiowa.edu> 0 with help from Jonathan Wilson 0 Cleaned Up & Completed By Jonathan Wilson 0 I think it is complete, there (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
 
  '59 Cadillac Eldorado Hovercar  [DAT]
 
Here's the model I mentioned in .space. Please LMKWYT! --Bram 0 FILE hvrcaddy.dat 0 '59 Cadillac Eldorado Hovercar 0 Name: hvrcaddy.dat 0 Author: Bram Lambrecht <blambrec@student.chuh.org> 0 1 0 -65.62 1.62 140 -0.71 -0.71 0 -0.71 0.71 0 0 0 -1 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Draft: Chrome light holder thingie  [DAT]
 
Here's a draft of the light-holder-thingie (number?) No measurements were taken, but maybe this can serve as the starting point to finish the part. --Bram 0 1 16 0 -4 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4-4disc.dat 1 16 0 -4 0 6 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 6 4-4cyli.dat 1 16 0 (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New Part: Minifig Binoculars Type 1  [DAT]
 
Hello everyone, I believe I have this part in a "near done" condition. I am happy with it anyway... If anyone has any suggestions on keywords or problems with the part, please speak up! The part number 515 has been assigned to this part since the (...) (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)  
 
  Info on animation vs step and...
 
What does the film strip button (ani vs steps) do? How do you make a n x n "array" of 1x1 bricks, I've tried various values in the array dialog box but to no avail... Leo Help! (25 years ago, 1-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.leocad)
 
  Re: BFC: LITS 2
 
Fifth and final in the series. Summary of the recap. This concludes my review of the "Line in the Sand" thread. If I have overlooked any issues, important or trivial, feel free to point them out. If there's something I didn't mention in this thread, (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: BFC: LITS 2
 
Fourth in the series, starting with message #41 in the "Line in the Sand" thread. Notice that I scanned past a number of messages before I got another 'open issue' hit. This posting covers up to & through message #83, the end of the thread. In (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  Re: Helfire - a microfig scale castle town  [DAT]
 
(...) Sorry, but they won't be around for at least another 1000 years. :-, But in the meantime, here's a slightly less anachronistic item for ya. It's the almost-seaworthy project of the village idiot (who will later be celebrated in the Renaissance (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: BFC: LITS 2
 
Here's the third message in my review of the "Line in the Sand" thread. This message covers my review from message #28 to message #40 in the thread (sorted by thread-view, not chronology). That's (URL) for the start, and (URL) for the finish. (...) (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: BFC: LITS 2
 
Second in a series, collect them all... (...) I believe the language around the 'defaults' has been cleared up sufficiently. (...) Hmm. I don't think there was much more discussion about whether every file should have an explicit 0 BFC CCW CLIP (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  Re: open source & inventory ?
 
(...) ldlite is open source. Ldlite is a viewer for ldraw .dat files. (...) There is a way to do what you want, if you have dat files of a lego set, using steve blisses ldraw addon. (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  open source & inventory ?
 
Hello, I've just resently discovered Ldraw and Mlcad and I'm absolutely amazed at the power of these programs, allthough I've not yet build a real model (other than the tutorial). I have got 2 questions however. 1) Are any of the programs open (...) (25 years ago, 31-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  BFC: LITS 2
 
Rui has stated that there are outstanding issues with the BFC proposal that are not included in the issues list at the start of that proposal. With this message, I am going to review the messages from the "Line in the Sand" thread, which started at (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Time for BFC overhaul?
 
(...) In lugnet.cad.dev, Rui Martins wrote: (...) I'm glad I didn't let you down. ;) (...) Because it's easier than rereading the entire thread of 83 messages where we went through all this before. Seriously. But I will attempt to go through that (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Problem with 1-4con1.dat
 
Steve Bliss <blisses@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message news:85s6es8rkgaqn20...4ax.com... (...) as (...) "L3P -check" (...) And will it substitute for all the cone primitives? (please,please,please) -John Van (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Part numbers for newer parts
 
(...) The only generally available method of finding parts numbers is to look for the number embossed on the interior of the part. If the number for a part is unknown when a file for that part is submitted for inclusion in the official updates, (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  Part numbers for newer parts
 
I have called Lego for the answer to this and, of course, got no real answer. Does anyone have any idea how I can find out the Part numbers for specific parts? I know that Lugnet and others have online resources for most of the parts, but I can't (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Checking for bowtie quads?
 
It's funny but two weeks ago, I developed exactly this method, the one with the cross products, and all the findings you got, too. (...) Isn't 3D math a wonderfull thing P.S. Maybe if I would have look at someone elses code or book, my life could (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Time for BFC overhaul?
 
(...) And you like that don't you ? ;) If any one doesn't ! Don't read the rest of the mail ! (...) There we go again ! I saw this coming ! Why the hack do you assume things are stable as long as you agree with the supposed current status of them ? (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Problem with 1-4con1.dat
 
(...) Thank you steve, i'm waiting for the next announcement. (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: What is BFC meta command ?
 
(...) Ok, i'm working on several parts, but i get BFCspecv4 to explain... Thank you (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  next ldraw part update, space/minifig accessories?
 
hey folks, i'm just curious if there is a parts update in the works for the near future. also, (and sorry if this has been asked before) i found two minifig accessories in the Space category that would go great with regular minifig stuff (3959 space (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: FAQ update (Was: Problem with 1-4con1.dat)
 
(...) Well, I don't know about the 'very respected' part, but other than that, it's fine. :) (...) A very wise decision. Unfortunately. :( I'm hoping to improve speed after this first go-round. Steve (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  BFC Test Files (was: ===== MLCad V1.8 IS AVAILABLE =====)
 
[X-FUT lugnet.cad.dev] (...) [snip rest of announcement] (...) everyone saw it: I've uploaded a set of files which have been cleaned and marked up, according to the existing BFC proposal. The file only includes some basic 1x and 2x bricks, a couple (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  FAQ update (Was: Problem with 1-4con1.dat)
 
Steve: (...) Is the new text sufficient? I decided to remove the promise that you will have a new update ready every month. Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL: (URL) > -- ---...--- (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Time for BFC overhaul?
 
(...) Oh, good! Fresh blood. :) I've uploaded a BFC-test file with the part files for a few bricks, and the primitives needed to support them. Anyone who wants to play with these files can get them from (URL). My suggestion: make a second (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  Re: Problem with 1-4con1.dat
 
(...) That's a good test. How soon can a new L3P be distributed? (...) Questionable, but it works. For now, at least. (...) Yes. Steve (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Problem with 1-4con1.dat
 
(...) The procedure is this: the parts authors (that's a bunch of people) create and maintain parts files. They send their files to the parts administrator (that's me). The parts administrator puts together a proposed list of files to go in the next (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3PLiTE?
 
(...) I think this is a little too much for the task, you don't need to try to remove the interior too, it won't make a big difference. Think of a 2x2 plate, if you can remove the stud4, you're saving 48 quads, 64 lines and 32 optional lines while (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Checking for bowtie quads?
 
(...) Wow, I'm glad I revisited this since I think I can save some rendering time by saving the vertex normals from the bowtie checks for the OpenGl lighting phase in LdGLite. Here is the algorithm I came up with before I decided to use the L3 code (...) (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3PLiTE?
 
(...) In this case you could leave out the interior of the 2x2, but you must use the entire top of the 4x4. In the case of solid wall like structures, however, it could reduce 90% of the blocks to no interiour, and no studs. -Chuck (25 years ago, 30-Mar-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad.dev)


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