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  Re: New to digital LEGO
 
(...) From the thumbnails, your pics look pretty nice. However, I don't have the patience to download 3+ Mb bitmap files. Please consider saving your renderings as JPG files, and compress them to 150 Kb or less. --Bram (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: New to digital LEGO
 
(...) If you're in LEdit: One thing you need to figure out is where your center of rotation is. By default, it's on <0,0,0>, but you can move it around. Personally, I keep a fake part line (e.g. 0.DAT) and move that around to help setting the center (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad)
 
  Technic Ribbed Hose (Example MPD file)  [DAT]
 
Here's an example file featuring a Technic Ribbed Hose at 120 LDU length. See lugnet.cad.dev for a reference. The file names and descriptions are open for changes, obviously. The latter especially applies due to my bad English. Fredrik 0 FILE (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Technic Flex-System Hose (Example MPD file)  [DAT]
 
Here's an example file featuring a Technic Flex-System Hose at 120 LDU length. See lugnet.cad.dev for a reference. The file names and descriptions are open for changes, obviously. The latter especially applies due to my bad English. Fredrik 0 FILE (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Suggestions for new primitives: Flex-System hoses.
 
(...) I can do that, and post the results soon on lugned.cad.dat.parts. Note that you will not find any hoses that are exactly 120 LDU long: They normally come in somewhat "odd" lengths. As for the ribbed tube, the best way to find the length of one (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Suggestions for new primitives: Flex-System hoses.
 
(...) OK. According to Jim Hughes (via the Technica Element Registry) both the flex-system tubing and the corrugated tubing 'are widely available in many lengths'. So should we make a single "Technic Flex Tube" piece, and a single "Technic (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  MOTM May Winner!
 
I'm pleased to announce that the winner for the ldraw.org MOTM May competition is none other than Todd Lehman with his Spider Walker model. Take a look at: (URL) and congrats Todd! -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) ! 
 
  Re: 8880 Supercar Performance Upgrades
 
(...) I think you can get the upgrade with 65 of the green 1x2 $100 tiles. ;-) Mike (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)  
 
  New to digital LEGO
 
Hi folks, I've just picked up the challenge of using Ldraw, L3P, and POV-ray. At (URL) you can see my first crack results. They are crude by the standards of some of your works, but I'm pretty excited about how little time it took to run through the (...) (25 years ago, 2-May-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: [MOCKUP]: Unknown Part
 
Thank you, Jonathan! With your information, I could narrow the search, and found two hits: Set 3781 Maximillian Mouse Set 3782 Photojournalist / Patrick Parrot (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: [MOCKUP]: Unknown Part
 
That looks like a set of fabuland "saddle bags" to me, IMHO. They were used with some of the motorscooter/motorbike things (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  [MOCKUP]: Unknown Part  [DAT]
 
Found this on a flee market. Its colour is some light brown. I think I have seen that colour on some Fabuland part, but I'm not sure. Also, I can't find the colour code in the LDraw FAQ. Any information would be appreciated. /Tore 0 Unknown - MOCKUP (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Big shock absorber - Again...
 
Hi everybody Please help me I'm still searching for the dat file of Big technic shock absorber, even if it's not an official part. I know it does exist, but i can't find it. Thank's in advance. Damien -- Damien et Nathalie Duquennoy 26, rue du (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Suggestions for new primitives: Flex-System hoses.
 
(...) That would be great! I have worked a bit on them myself. Here's what I have done so far: (URL) used two sub parts for the ribbed hose: end and segment parts. Look for "RIBD-END.DAT" and "RIBD-SEG.DAT". These are somewhat modified from Mark R. (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Help Needed: LEGO Pinball
 
I'm thinking that the CyberStinger set "attack" action would be similar to the quick flip action you are looking for, but I'll have to take a look at one of them when I get home from work to be sure. It is a quick forceful swing from a small push (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Re: Suggestions for new primitives: Flex-System hoses.
 
Sounds like a good idea. We should do a similar thing for the ribbed hoses. Steve (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: LDS ver 0.31 - Added PIPE
 
(...) Yah, that makes sense. (...) Sort of. Well, not really. I didn't want to ROTATE around Y (although that's a useful function). Well, in my case rotating would work, but only because the objects I was working with were symmetric. I was trying to (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Annoucement and Questions
 
(...) cool! <snip> (...) Something I am trying to do, to help in inventorying is adding some meta information to the parts DB - like type (which we already have), and some size info (fits in 4x4, 1x8, etc) - that way, if you know how big it is, you (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Help Needed: LEGO Pinball  [DAT]
 
Hi Technic maniacs, I have an idea of making a LEGO Pinball game. The .DAT file below is a very coarse schetch of the principles that could be used. Of course, the table has to be much larger. I happen to have a couple of Technic parts that look (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Re: Annoucement and Questions
 
In article <Ftv2Bu.DFJ@lugnet.com>, jmatthew@columbus.rr.com says... (...) Already done ! :-) Wait for MLCad V1.9 ! Michael (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: Moving an object in a scene
 
I got around to trying your tips Brams and they worked like a charm. The result can be seen here (URL) again (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Annoucement and Questions
 
Michael Lachmann <michael.lachmann@maxmobil.at> wrote in message news:FttFtA.94s@lugnet.com... <snip> (...) have (...) find (...) I think finding parts is pretty easy and intuitive already, but showing a few more parts in the preview window (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  new model (trains)
 
hey gents... whaz-hat-nin? A while back i did a model based upon the dash 9. Or is it the dash 8? (ac4400cw just with a 4 wheel configuration)I pulled off the "truck rotation" by getting inspiring ideas from giant Oscale trains. the trucks pivit, (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Moving an object in a scene
 
Thanks, I'll give that a try. Jason (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Part request: U.S. Flag
 
(...) I have only seen U.S. 777 on picture: (URL) I only have the 3596 with U.S. flag stickers IRL. /Tore (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Moving an object in a scene
 
(...) Apparently, you already discovered that the object { my_model_dot_dat ... } line is the line that places the object. You can add all sorts of scaling, rotation, and translation to this line by adding "scale" "rotate" and "translate" modifiers. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Part request: U.S. Flag
 
I'm looking for LDraw part #777pxx "Flag on flagpole old" with U.S. flag pattern (I don't know if there ever was such a part, though). Alternatively part #3596pxx "Flag on flagpole with U.S. pattern" would do (although then I'd need the same flag (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Moving an object in a scene
 
In POV-Ray how does one go about changing the position of a model in the scene. I've figured out how to move the camera around, but can't figure out how to move an object. Any help would be appreciated. Also what do I need to do to add a 2nd model (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
Rick Kujawa <spacerocks@iname.com> writes in lugnet.cad.dat.models: (...) If there's demand (and I can figure out how to do it), I might create building instructions for it and post them also. The only problem building one would be finding the right (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: How does "Enter Rotation" work
 
In article <FttJMD.46M@lugnet.com>, jae@interwrx.com.nospam says... (...) This is a bug in MLCad which I figured out when I implemented the new enter dialog for version 1.9. All I can say right now is: Sorry ... in normal cases it does what it says (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: Does this part exist in LDraw
 
Thanks that looks to be the part I was looking for. Jason (...) used (...) wide. (...) Technic (...) you (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDS ver 0.31 - Added PIPE
 
(...) Steve, I don't want to 'fix' it. There are too many applications for the MIRROR function as it works today*). If I read you correctly, you don't want the object mirrored x- and z-way, but duplicated around the y-axis. So maybe I can create a (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
Axel, Thats the coolest Space lego vehicle I've ever seen. Makes me want to make one. As a non-cad program possessing member of Lugnet its nice to see the .jpg renderings. (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  How does "Enter Rotation" work
 
I can't seem to figure out how the "enter rotation" option works when you right click on a part. I'll enter a value in and sometimes the rotation makes sense, and other times I can't figure out why its doing whats its doing. For instance I'll rotate (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: Does this part exist in LDraw
 
(...) The part you seek was posted to the lugnet.cad.dat.parts newsgroup as 4266 Technic Wheel 20x30 (search on that to find the messages). I think that is the part you need anyway, I cant find anything else that fits (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Does this part exist in LDraw
 
I'm want to use the part that is used in the fuel tank in the 1682 Space Shuttle set, but I can't find it in LDraw. The closest I cand find is 3739.dat Wheel Technic 24 x 43. But the size is a bit off. The one I've used on my model is about 4 studs (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Annoucement and Questions
 
I've closed implementation phase for V1.9 of MLCad now, in arround a week I hope that I'm ready to release it. The new version will rotate the grid with part, means no wrong step sizes anymore :-) It will have a switch which allows to toggle the (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)  
 
  Re: MOTM May
 
(...) That was me, sorry about that. The server I had that stashed on went away mysteriously. While I have your attention I should point out that while the entry is credited to me, it's not actually all my work. The background, trees, and the track (...) (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
I just uploaded two pictures of my Apollo LM to Brickshelf at (URL) planning to render a few more and post them within the next few days. ---...--- Axel (F.) Poque email: axel.pq@t-online.de /__ /\ Internet: (URL) ](__=_`) ---...--- (25 years ago, 30-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models) ! 
 
  Re: Transformable Fighter G2
 
(...) Oops! [1] - Robotech term for a Veritech in a state between battroid and jet modes, with the arms out and lower leg sections down on the ground. (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build)
 
  Transformable Fighter G2
 
I finially finished modeling everything movable of my transformable fighter. So far it has only been seen in jet mode, but now it can be seen in guardian [1] and mecha/robot mode, along with its sword! I have rendered a bunch of images today in (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.build) ! 
 
  Re: Docking fighter/shuttle
 
(...) Thanks! It's great when someone likes your stuff more than you like it yourself ;) (...) Actually, reading his message describing the fighters (and the replies) was what inspired me. Doesn't mean I didn't like the fighters when I actually saw (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: Docking fighter/shuttle
 
Awwweeeesssssooommmme!!!!!! I love it. I can certainly imagine rows, upon rows of these fighters/shuttles all docked at the spine of a carrier ala _Invasion America_ the cartoon by Steven Speilberg (sp?)! I also like how it is a two-seater, the (...) (25 years ago, 29-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: LDAO Minifig Modeler
 
(...) My LDAO is set up to use LDLite. The Editor works, but the Minifig Modeller crashes just as described. Also, the Sort function crashes when you hit any of the buttons (Save, cancel, etc), but it still sorts the model. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Beginner Questions
 
In lugnet.cad, Chuck Sommerville writes: <snip> (...) Excuse me I meant MLCAD (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Beginner Questions
 
(...) just (...) A good place to start is at the beginning. The Ldraw tool installs the library of parts you will need to view the models. Go to this web address and check out the "getting Started" link. (URL) FAQ is also very useful. (URL) you have (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Suggestions for new primitives: Flex-System hoses.
 
I think it would be useful to have new primitives for the flex system hoses. I'm talking about the 8 LDU thick flexible straw-like elements which are used as decorative elements or as hoses for the Flex-System. What we would need are two elements: (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Beginner Questions
 
Hi, I downloaded L3lab yesterday and plan on downloading LEdit tonight. (I just read the tutorial.) My question is: How do I go about viewing the creations that are posted here in L3lab? Do I copy and paste all the numbers? I am also having trouble (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  2x2 Dome, AKA Astromech Head  [DAT]
 
Here's the completed part, with a temporary number. Next up: the patterned versions! (but don't hold your breath, because it might take awhile). Notice that this is an MPD file, there's one subpart file included. Steve 0 FILE x552.dat 0 Cylinder (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: LDAO Minifig Modeler
 
(...) Hmm. I think this *is* related to one of your LDAO settings. Try opening the LDAO Editor or Modeller, and see if they work or not. If you can open one of those tools without crashing, go to View | View Settings, and set your viewer to LDLite. (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Set #480/691 Rescue Helicopter  [DAT]
 
I happened to have this .dat lying around. Chris Daelman's post of set #653 reminded me of it. So here it is. ---...--- Axel (F.) Poque World Domination Now! >°) email: axel.pq@t-online.de /V\ Internet: (URL) \< _/> ---...--- ~~ -- 0 Untitled 0 (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
 
  Re: 653 set red cross ambulance and helicopter  [DAT]
 
Chris Daelman <cdaelma@pi.be> wrote in: Ftq9C5.22M@lugnet.com... (...) Hi Chris, I still remember this set from the good ol' days. I liked it very much then and I still think it's a very neat set. One minor gripe though: piece #2479 rotor 4 blade (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
 
  Re: LDLITE cache limit bug (Was Apollo lunar module)
 
(...) Heh, um, I also use L3Lab nowadays, actually. :) LDLite v1.6 is better than 1.5 at MPD files. (...) [...] (...) You did it the right way. Actually, the log output should show warnings about files not being cached, although it does not mention (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Nethozhen's Ninja-Demons  [DAT]
 
Using some "quick-and-dirty" mock-ups that I created for the various ninja torsos, I then created the DAT files for some mock-ups of Nethozhen's ninja-demons. (Nethozhen is a character I've created for Castle World.) The actual minifigs are supposed (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Mock-Ups for Ninja Torsos  [DAT]
 
I've created some "quick-and-dirty" mock-ups for the various ninja torsos. Please LMKWYT. (But remember, these are just "quick-and-dirty" mock-ups. ;-) Thanks, Franklin 0 FILE ninja973.dat 0 Minifig Torsos - "Ninja" (MOCK-UPS) 0 1 16 -40 0 -40 1 0 0 (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  653 set red cross ambulance and helicopter  [DAT]
 
In this set there is a 1 x 1 plate stuck verticaly in the space between 4 studs! Yet another way to connect Lego bricks. 0 Model 653 Red cross car and helicopter 0 Original name: 653.dat 0 Author: C.Daelman <cdaelma@pi.be> 0 Red cross sticker on (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
 
  Re: Re: Please help
 
Thanks. That worked. Travis (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.faq)
 
  Re: Please help
 
(...) (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Please help
 
(...) Hi Travis, IIRC, you can do so by entering here: (URL) deselecting this group from your subscribtions. HTH! -Shiri XFUT .faq (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.faq)
 
  Re: LDAO Minifig Modeler
 
(...) Nope. It does ask me whether I really want to use the selected file (which is an empty model file I've created with LDAO) which the Minifig Modeler didn't create. When I respond in the affirmative, the bottom half of the LDAO window (where the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Please help
 
I have been receiving posts from this group as e-mail messages. Could someone tell me how I can stop this. Thanks, Travis (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Docking fighter/shuttle  [DAT]
 
Here's a small fighter/two person shuttle that docks and loads from the front. Imagine a capital ship with rows upon rows (maybe even stacked?) of docking ports with sliding doors (like I posted to .ideas[1]), each with a ship like this attached to (...) (25 years ago, 28-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)  
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) L3Lab workds great. Thanks all. :-, Gorgeous model. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) L3Lab. Ldlite often has problems with big MPD files. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  LDLITE cache limit bug (Was Apollo lunar module)
 
(...) at (...) works), (...) Yeah, this is a caching bug in the ldlite parser. I get the same problem in ldglite when I use the ldlite parser, but not with the L3 parser. I think it's because one of the caching structures is full before it gets (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Things for the next part update
 
(...) I agree, but I can go with the flow on this one. I've always written my meta-commands in uppercase, but written my programs to recognize either. Steve -- A big fan of case-INsensitivity since Modula-2 (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) LDLite has always been slightly flakey on MPD files. I think v1.6 is better than v1.5, but I'm not in a position to make absolute statements--I use L3Lab these days. Steve (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) I've tried with the current version and I get the same result. If I remove the the piece at which LDLite stops (a 3024, plate 1x1), it jumps to the next submodel (the ascent stage) and renders this, but only to a certain point also. No matter (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) I've tried with the current version and I get the same result. If I remove the the piece at which LDLite stops (a 3024, plate 1x1), it jumps to the next submodel (the ascent stage) and renders this, but only to a certain point also. No matter (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) Hmmm. I wonder why L3Lab works where LDLite breaks. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) For viewing the model as a whole I'd recommend l3lab (it's fast and it works), and of course for everything else ML-CAD (assuming you have a windows machine). WRT to my L3PAO problem, I just installed the up to date versions of everything I (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Gundam Wing Zero  [DAT]
 
A result of my present obsession with the anime series Gundam Wing. Follows is a mircofig version of the Gundam Wing Zero MS. Beam saber and buster rifle included...mpd format. Use this model however you like, I really don't care... -Chris- 0 FILE (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) For some reason in LDLite, it only gets as far as the bottom of the base, at which point LDLite announces it's done. Bram and Jonathan, which viewers are you using? Anyway, Axel, I'm glad you posted a URL to the rendering. This model is (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: Results of rotation experiments
 
(...) Michael, you are awesome. Let me buy you dinner. :-, (...) This sounds good. However, the LEdit rotation style really shines if the user is able to arbitrarily and temporarily set the center of *all* rotations. (...) Okay, two dinners! :-D (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
Jonathan Wilson <wilsonj@xoommail.com> wrote on lugnet.cad.dat.models: (...) I'd LOVE to. I just haven't figured out how to make a smooth cone for the CSM (yet). ---...--- -- <`) Axel (F.) Poque /V\ axel.pq@t-online.de powered by |_ ][ ]\[ [_] >< (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) I got only one at the moment on my Lego page. Go to (URL) post some more when I get L3PAO working again. Now it just dies complaining about the wrong Comdlg32.ocx version. ---...--- -- <`) Axel (F.) Poque /V\ axel.pq@t-online.de powered by |_ (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)  
 
  Re: LDAO Minifig Modeler
 
(...) Do you get any kind of error message? The newest LDAO shouldn't care what version of LDLite you're running. As long as you've gone into Options | Settings from the main window, and pointed at LDLite's location on the hard drive, you should be (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw extended colors (for Paul Gyugyi)
 
Lars C. Hassing wrote in (URL) (snip) (...) Well, Paul, have you decided? (...) What do you think? /Lars (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Things for the next part update
 
(...) Yes all the examples seem to use uppercase, but it's never explicitly stated that it MUST be uppercase. The only thing I could find that came close was a mention in ledit.doc that said the ledit commands were documented in uppercase for (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Things for the next part update
 
(...) Actually, I think it would be much less flexible if all cases were accepted for meta commands. That would seriously limit the kinds of comments one could write in a DAT file! Fredrik (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Things for the next part update
 
Michael Lachmann wrote... (...) I don't think it is unflexible, it's just a matter of syntax, like C keywords (if/for/while/switch...) MUST be in lowercase. /Lars (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Things for the next part update
 
(...) The FAQ ((URL) shows uppercase syntax, e.g.: <QUOTE-BEGIN> Step meta-command. Marks the end of a building step. Line format: 0 STEP This command will cause LDraw to stop until you press <enter>, and it will cause LDraw to save the current (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Ideas for I-DEAS?
 
(...) I was checking out the SDRC website [1] and the Master Modeler is able to export an .STL file. I don't know any more than that though. Sorry, your on your own from here. :-) -Duane [1] (URL) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Ideas for I-DEAS?
 
(...) the (...) there (...) wish (...) same (...) I took a week worth of training about two years ago and got laid off three months later, so I don't have much working experience. What would you like to know? I will answer if I can. -Duane (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Things for the next part update
 
(...) then (...) This caught me by surprise as well. Is this UPPERCASE thing written down anywhere besides this thread? A quick search of the ldraw FAQ and ldlite16.html turns up no occurances of the word "uppercase". If this is an unwritten rule (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: New Part: Castle Shield with Black Falcon Pattern
 
(...) Communicating with Michael privately, it looks like he has found the bug, and hopes to fix it in a future release. Chris (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Ideas for I-DEAS?
 
(...) If I-DEAS produces STL files, you can use STL2DAT. You will find it here (URL) Klein A Mindstorms fan. (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Results of rotation experiments
 
Hi, as I sayed in a previous posting, I tried to play arround with the rotations and the steps in MLCad. The general results where pretty good, rotating the grid with the orientation of the part is the best idea ever. I rotate the part over its (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Things for the next part update
 
(...) <SNIP> (...) <SNIP> (...) Ok, if this is realy true means meta commands have to be UPPERCASE always, then I will update MLCad for the next release to accept only UPPERCASE commands. This would be realy no problem at all. It sounds a bit (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
All I can say is WOW! That is one of the best models I have seen in a long time! You planing to make a command/service module to match :) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)
 
(...) Wow, that's huge! Unfortunately, it's hard to get the full effect with a DAT file this big. Do you plan on rendering any raytraces? I'm sure that with some nice pics, more people would comment. From what I can tell, though, it looks like (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: 8880 Supercar Performance Upgrades
 
(...) LOL! I guess I wasn't paying attention to the original post... good thing I don't own a car... ;-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Supercar Performance Upgrades
 
(...) First, it isn't real, it's a parody of aftermarket tuning for real cars... and if you hop around to some sites regarding that topic, I think you'll find that $6499.00 is a reasonable price for a complete twin-turbo kit :) J (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
 
  LDAO Minifig Modeler
 
So, I've been away from all of this Lego modelling craziness for a while, but recently the bug bit me again,[1] and I started downloading all of the bits and setting up Virtual PC. I have LDraw and the latest updates, LDLite, LDAO, etc. installed (...) (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: 8880 Supercar Performance Upgrades
 
Is that price right? $6499? Or should that be, maybe, $64.99...? Just wondering, not criticizing, yah? I don't have a super-car, so I don't count anyhow ;-) -Shiri (25 years ago, 27-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: 8880 Supercar Performance Upgrades
 
(...) Supercar? (...) Hopping up my real car is bad enough. Now i have to tweak my lego ones as well? This could get expensive. I realy like the design. Cale (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
 
  Re: problems w/ L3P
 
L3P is a DOS program. You can NOT run it by double-clicking on it in the Explorer. You must run it in a DOS window (a DOS-box). Open a DOS window (Start/Programs/MS-DOS-prompt) There are two requirements to run L3P: 1) DOS must know where to find (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: LDS ver 0.31 - Added PIPE
 
(...) There's an idea. Might as well wait until the command-line polling API for L3Lab is implemented and published... Steve (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: problems w/ L3P
 
(...) nyhedsmeddelelse:FtJ...net.com... (...) the (...) key (...) Sorry but I know almost nothing about MS-DOS so could you help me out? I got the DOS box up, but not w/ L3P -kyle |¯¯¯| | | (@ @) +--------oOO---(_)---...---+ | / (URL) \ | |/ \| |\ (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  MOC: Apollo lunar module (repost)  [DAT]
 
M.S.F.C. - Minifig Space Flight Center a sub-division of LASA - Lego(tm) Aeronautics and Space Administration 26. April 2000 TO: All concerned parties FROM: Axel F. Poque, Assoc. Admin. MSFC SUBJECT: Full-scale LM model review readiness We are proud (...) (25 years ago, 26-Apr-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)  


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