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(...) I think no. If it were so, it would stifle input from those who want to help, but have never (yet?) authored a part. I understand that one who is a parts author would possibly have a better eye for detail in reviewing; it would merely need to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: BFC and Primitives
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In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, Steve Bliss writes: [snipped ludicrously useful tip for BFC checking] (...) Uh, increase the standard day to 48 hours??????? 8?) ROSCO (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: FAQ for Part Reviewers (was: Re: BFC and Primitives)
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(...) I think "have to be" is a bit strong, however "highly recommended" would be good if you can squeeze it in there somehow 8?) I know I learnt a lot about reviewing (and authoring!) from the comments I got from other reviewers about parts I've (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | FAQ for Part Reviewers (was: Re: BFC and Primitives)
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(...) It was pointed out to me, offline, that one key question not addressed in the FAQ is this: "Do you have to be a part author to be a part reviewer?" What do you all think about this? Yes? No? Have No Idea? LMK. Steve (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: BFC and Primitives
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(...) I don't think you're alone in feeling this way, Ryan. So, are you ready to sign up as a reviewer now? :) (...) Hmm. I could add a link to my .sig file... Seriously, if anyone has more info for the Parts Tracker FAQ, I'd be happy to add it to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | 3867 Baseplate 16 x 16 with Island Pattern [DAT]
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I decided to try to create a patterned piece that was missing for ldraw, so here is the island baseplate seen in a couple of Pirate sets. This is my first try at making a part, so let me know if I'm doing something terribly wrong. Andy 0 Baseplate (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: 2618.dat Auqanaut Bubble Base (Updated)
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(...) Generally, parts should be modelled right side up -- ie, in the orientation you would expect to see them in lego building instructions. With studs-up. For parts that don't have an obvious "upright" sense, your best bet is to look at other, (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: 2618.dat Aquanaut Bubble Base (Updated, Again)
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(...) Look at an inverted slope brick file (like, ummm, (URL)) to see how the problem is solved using the p-files stud2a.dat and 2-4cyls.dat. stud2a.dat is the same as stud2.dat, except there are no edgelines around the base of the stud. 2-4cyls.dat (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Requesting another plug-in for LDDesignPad
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(...) Actually, you could try this. First scale your primitives by 0.64. Then scale the parts by 0.64. Then fix the primitives inside the parts by rescaling the type 1 lines that pull in the primitives by 1.5625. I just tried this with ldglite on (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Requesting another plug-in for LDDesignPad
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(...) Ah, I see your problem. You want to rescale the primitives internally, and not rescale them in the type 1 lines where they're included by the part files. If you were on linux, you could probably do this by adding a few lines of code to the (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: New Part: x744.dat - Technic Gear 42 Tooth
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(...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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Hi all, I just finished a new mecha. You can see it here: (URL) came from: Armored Core 2 Gundam Wing Xenosaga The model also hosts a new hand design (utilizes those small levers): (URL) I coverted all of my old inlined .DAT files into .MPD / .LDR (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.space) !
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| | Re: New Part: x744.dat - Technic Gear 42 Tooth
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Tore, Thanks now I don't have any excuse not to finish my clock ;-) Also could you please post 1-4ring9.dat that you used? Thanks in advance Chris (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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Steve and Don, Thanks for the replies. I didn't know how to do that! Unfortunately, not only do I have to remake the _parts_(for which those tips would be useful), I have to recalculate the _primitives_, and your suggestions don't work on (...) (23 years ago, 19-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | LGEO -- how to "remove" parts from library?
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Is there an easy way to instruct L3P/LGEO to ignore certain .inc files when compiling .pov files? It seems I've come across a part number where MLCAD's <part>.dat file is a newer part but LGEO's lg_<part>.inc file is a different, older part. If (...) (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | 2618.dat Aquanaut Bubble Base (Updated, Again) [DAT]
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One question: The hollow studs on the outside rim couldn't be modeled with primitives above a certain level. Therefore if you look at them with LDView you see a smooth cylindar for the top and a 16 sided cylindar for the rest, due to primitve (...) (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: New part: x211.dat - Door 1 x 4 x 5 with 3 Panes
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(...) It *used* to be 39. Now, it's 47. Steve (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: New primitive: Ring 2 Small Hole [DAT]
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(...) I didn't know this. Thanks for explain! (...) I used the ring1 to construct the ring: 1 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 ring1.dat 1 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 ring2.dat because if I scale down the ring2.dat, the thickness of the border will be 1/2, (...) (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
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| | Re: 2618.dat Auqanaut Bubble Base (Updated)
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oh shoot, thanks for pointing that out for me Burkhard. I concentrated so much on getting them in the part, I didn't even notice that they stick above. 2 quick fixes on the way. Also what's the standard for orientation, so I get it right In my next (...) (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: 2618.dat Auqanaut Bubble Base (Updated)
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(...) It's not just you. :) Steve (23 years ago, 18-Mar-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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