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  Re: File Header request for Minifig Parts
 
Hi Willy (and everyone :), I mostly agree with your idea that 'minifig parts' need to be rearranged. This has been a back-burner project of mine for over a year (and it had been thought about for much longer than that). Here are some things to keep (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: So what *IS* a Building Instruction anyway?
 
[ XFUT lugnet.cad ] (...) Yes, but sometimes it is not exactly in an ideal form for the renderers we have at hand today. It would for example be practical, if it was possible: * to tell the renderer that something ought to be rendered as a (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Part Fix 3959 Space Gun
 
(...) If I'm remembering the part right (sorry, I don't have one handy), I'd definitely want to use torii for the ribs. If you ask Paul Easter nicely, he might generate the file for you. (...) No ideas here, and I've been thinking about it for over (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: High Quality Technic Friction Pegs DATS
 
(...) Ah. I don't know of any files that model that level of detail. :( (...) No problem. Steve (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  BrikTrak 2002 Beta 1 Now Available.
 
(Sorry if these are the wrong groups for this message - I wasn't sure really where it belonged) This message is to announce that the first public beta release of BrikTrak is now available for download and installation. BrikTrak has been designed (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.market.brickshops)  
 
  Re: Animation actions
 
Currently the animation is done within LD4DModeler. Upon export a Ldraw file is generated for each frame, these will be converted to .pov files using l3p and finally be rendered using povray this is done via one file but all the others are included (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  File Header request for Minifig Parts
 
Hi folks, the other day I was flicking through the "Other Parts/M-Library" looking for the "Minifig Top Hat" and it took me quiet a while to find it 'cos there isn't any criteria in naming the different minifig parts. There are: caps, castle (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: the cycle of life animation
 
Ahui Herrera wrpte: (...) Jacob -- Sal Colibri (from Roger Leloup's "Yoko Tsuno"): (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Yes. And this part has already been used in non-train sets (the Res-Q hoovercraft comes to mind). Couldn't we put "train" in the keyword list instead of in the name? Play well, Jacob (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Animation actions
 
(...) <snip> Will the LD4DModeler engine be doing the actuall animation? Or will it be creating POV ray code so that POV ray can do the rendering for the animation. I ask this becuase if Ld4DModeer will be doing the rendering then how will it handle (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Part Fix 3959 Space Gun
 
(...) Tough call. . .the Bar hierarchy makes the most sense from a geometrical standpoint, but this seems like a Minifig Accessory. BTW, shouldn't there be a keyword "torch", since that is, in fact, what most Castle folks would recognize it as? (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Part Fix 3959 Space Gun  [DAT]
 
Since this part is on the PT, I thought I'd add the ribs. I used cone primitives (1-4con7 and 1-4con8, both on the PT) but if someone wants to supply me with appropriate torus primitive I'll use those. Please let me know if this is change of any (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: New Part in progress - Baseplate 32 x 32 with Craters
 
(...) Hi Willy, Wow, I am positively impressed. The helmet, and now the crater plate: you are a significant classic space contributor. Save time and effort: a flat bottom is ok for me. Congratulation, Damien (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Animation actions
 
Hi all, I am currently working on Beta 3 of LD4DModeler, which is mainly about animation editor (Visual timeline editor!) and engine, improvement and extension. I was wondering if someone got some ideas about additional animation actions. Currently (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Good point. I looked over all the parts in MLCad w/ the Train designator and found that, barring the parts previously mentioned and possibly the track parts, most of them don't even belong in that category (e.g. the doors and windows) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Train in my view is a very narrow group. There are a very few parts that belong in it. I would refer you to the PNLTC originated "diagram of train parts" that many train clubs use to discuss how easy it is to actually get started in trains. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) The flip side of this arguement is that while it's only use may not be just for trains, the primary use is for trains. By your argument all the parts with the word Technic and Minifig in the title should be renamed as well. The reason that (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) I agree (obviously since you referenced my post as your second ref)! (...) I disagree. That's not the intent. The license that is contemplated to be in effect does not let you as the author prevent people from submitting revisions to parts (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Renaming of 2916.dat
 
I would like to object on the strongest terms possible the "Modified part description" of the part 2916.dat. This is in keeping with my beliefs on how parts should be named. Please refer to: (URL) is not necessarily a train part. Is this file not my (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New Part in progress - Baseplate 32 x 32 with Craters
 
(...) I like it, very nice work. (...) I think a closed bottom will work as I don't see a functional reason to have it not be (plus the save in file size will be good). -Orion (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Various Cylinder-type Objects  [DAT]
 
(...) That would be cool. Not as smooth as I'd like, but cool. (...) Hmm. You mean start with <part:3742 Very Small Flower>? No, that wouldn't stack. Maybe <part:4728 flower on a 1x1 round brick>? If it looks like I imagine it might, it could be (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  New Part in progress - Baseplate 32 x 32 with Craters
 
hi folks, have a look at the "beta-version" of the part I'm currently working on and tell me what do you think. any suggestions and critical statements are welcome, but please consider that some areas still need a lot of refinement. especially the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  RE: High Quality Technic Friction Pegs DATS
 
(...) It's not just the lip that's missing, it's the little bumps on the pin itself that are missing. I'll grab the new files and give them a look. Thanks for the quck response. Cheers, Ralph (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: High Quality Technic Friction Pegs DATS
 
(...) Try part 2780.dat. It was released in part update 2002-02. Also, if you want to give some lip to your other Technic Pin-parts, grab the updated (but still unofficial) versions of the connect.dat, connect2.dat, connect3.dat, and connect4.dat (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  High Quality Technic Friction Pegs DATS
 
All, Is there a high-quality DAT out there for Technic friction pegs? The one that comes with the LDRAW package does not have the little ridges that actually provide the friction.... I need these to illustrate a point and have not been able to find (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  the cycle of life animation
 
A small gif animation... here is the deep link to brickshelf (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)  
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) No idea. (I am not going to read that document, while Michael claims that its contents are covered by the quoted license) (...) Yes of course, but file formats are (AFAIK) not covered by copyright. If Michael wants to protect a file format, he (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  .LDR file license (Was: Description of MLCad extensions...)
 
(...) Larry, sorry I didn't reply sooner but I was away on vacation. I guess everyone else must be too. Anyhow, I see you got my point. The whole reason for a parts license is to prevent new part authors from asserting arbitrary demands on the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: File header questions/requests
 
(...) Yes, these files should go through some approval process. I don't know about Chris, but I definitely can and do make mistakes. This is especially true when parts are renumbered - that new part number needs to be verified, if at all possible. I (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Axis on MLCAD  [DAT]
 
(...) Almost the same "show axis": X and Z colors were swapped. Damien 0 Unofficial: Axis 0 Name: axis.dat 0 Author: Marc Schickele 0 Unofficial Model 0 0 Axis X 2 1 0 0 0 20 0 0 2 1 20 4 0 24 -4 0 2 1 24 0 0 26 0 0 2 1 25 -1 0 25 1 0 2 1 24 4 0 20 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Re: Axis on MLCAD
 
(...) Hi Marc, Good idea, adopted. Damien (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Axis on MLCAD  [DAT]
 
The file axis.dat show an XYZ axis. You can use this for positionning of groups, center rotation of hinges, or origin (0,0,0). On L3Lab you had the same "show axis". 0 Axis 0 Name: axis.dat 0 Author: Marc Schickele 0 Unofficial Model 0 0 Axis X 2 4 (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  m6363 auto repair shop  [DAT]
 
A small set from the eighties 0 m6363auto repair shop 0 Name: m6363.dat 0 Author: C.Daelman <cdaelma@pi.be> 0 Official Repository Model 0 WRITE Step1 1 7 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 3865.DAT 1 7 -240 0 80 0 0 -1 0 1 0 1 0 0 3865.DAT 1 0 -120 -24 -10 (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.models.sets)
 
  File header questions/requests
 
I have 1 comment and 1 PT request: 1.) Do we really need to submit files where the only change is the addition of keywords, a moved to statement, a file name change, etc...? I feel these things can be changed behind the scenes and do not have to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Gallant Venture Project - A Massive Undertaking
 
Attention the Gallant Venture Project has a new email address gallant_venture_proj...otmail.com Please send all Official mail to this address or to this thread. CO David Sinn raptor222_@excite.com Gallant Venture Project (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Shield with old Lion
 
(...) That's nice. Steve and I will discuss the pattern codes - it would be nice to use a code that has not already been used on a torso, and reserve that code for the rampant lion torso. We can rename them on the PT if necessary. Chris (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Gallant Venture Project - A Massive Undertaking  [DAT]
 
Here is the .dat of the Gallant Venture, a Pallas Spaceworks "Intrepid" class frigate. XO Tim Romine Gallant Venture Project 0 Name: intrepid.dat 0 Name: C:\Local\LDRAW\model...trepid.dat 0 Author: Karim Nassar 0 Copyright 2000 Karim Nassar 0 All (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Honeycomb  [DAT]
 
The Insectoid theme has no base. Here is how I would start one. Damien 0 Name: honeycomb.dat 0 Author: (URL) Unofficial Model 0 ROTATION CENTER 0 0 0 1 "Custom" 0 ROTATION CONFIG 0 0 1 46 -100 0 -40 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2467.DAT 1 46 40 0 -40 0 0 1 0 1 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Re: Spheroid Generator now on the web
 
"Erik Olson" <erik@olson.pair.com> wrote in message news:GzDJ3z.497@lugnet.com... (...) Geometrically speaking, what exactly is a tent? I generated an example so I have a sense of a tent being a kind of concave cone, as opposed to be sphere being a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Shield with old Lion  [DAT]
 
Here is the blue on yellow one. The othe is similar and I'll send both to the tracker. I chosen g and h for the names. I hope this is correct. CU Bernd ---...--- 0 Minifig Shield Triangular with Blue Lion on Yellow Background 0 Name: 3846p4g.dat 0 (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  How to properly call "the Birck" was Re: Can some do this or tell me of who is this?
 
(...) What is the differnece between lego, Lego, LEGO, legos, Legos, and LEGOS? When referring to the Lego Systems Inc company how to you spell it? LEGO? Lego Systems, Inc.? Lego? When referring to a SINGLE plastic brick/plate/unit... LEGO?, lego? (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.lego.direct)
 
  Re: Various Cylinder-type Objects
 
I discovered you can make flexible walls of 2357s (2x2 L-shaped brick). This looks very stony. Another approach, hexagonal cylinders, is to start with a 6-sided flower, make a column of about 4 1x1s and put another flower on top, attach 1x8 plates (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
(...) Hmm. Looking at the native color values (ie, without using LdLite's 0 COLOR statement to change RGB values), I think 320/260 are closer to the actual color than 356. (...) It was discussed awhile ago, I believe. Steve (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Various Cylinder-type Objects  [DAT]
 
Here are some different kinds of cylindrical constructions. I'm looking for a visually-appealing 6-wide cylinder, that doesn't require a lot of unusual parts, but I haven't found one yet. This file is in the MPD format. It includes a copy of (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.ideas)
 
  Re: Can some do this or tell me of who is this?
 
(...) I know them but ... (...) I need someone to assemble them as I can't do it myself and please don't use that word againg "LEGOS" use LEGO instead I can't stand that people call LEGO with the wrong word. (...) Hope so... (...) I'll pray and may (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Can some do this or tell me of who is this?
 
(...) That person is using the OLD 12 or 4.5V track pieces that in the Ldraw library. If you have your library sort by description open up MLCad and look in the Train category. Near the bottom there are the following pieces: 3229B.dat - Train Track (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Can some do this or tell me of who is this?
 
I want to know how to do this in mlcad (URL) curve tracks, I need to do them but I don't know how to. (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: parts keywords - 4219  [DAT]
 
Here's the last of these files... 0 Roller Door Normal 0 Name: 4219.dat 0 Author: Jaco van der Molen 0 Official LCad update 97-17 0 KEYWORDS garage, slat 0 2002-07-16 FWC Added keywords... 2 24 -75 23 -2 75 23 -2 2 24 -75 21 -2 -75 23 -2 2 24 75 21 (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: parts keywords - 4218  [DAT]
 
Only one more file to go... ;-) 0 Roller Door with Handle 0 Name: 4218.dat 0 Author: Jaco van der Molen 0 Official LCad update 97-17 0 KEYWORDS garage, slat 0 2002-07-16 FWC Added keywords... 2 24 -75 23 -2 75 23 -2 2 24 -75 21 -2 -75 23 -2 2 24 75 (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: parts keywords  [DAT]
 
Here's the next file... Also, as per these threads: "(URL) changed the title accordingly... 0 Bar 1.5L with Handle and Female Stud 0 Name: 3959.dat 0 Author: James Jessiman 0 Official L-Cad update 99-03 0 KEYWORDS bar, rod, round, minifig accessory (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: parts keywords - 3794  [DAT]
 
Here's the next file... 0 Plate 1 x 2 with 1 Stud 0 Name: 3794.dat 0 Author: James Jessiman 0 Original LDraw Part - LDraw beta 0.27 Archive 0 KEYWORDS jumper, offset, tile, spacer 0 2002-07-16 FWC Added keywords... 1 16 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: parts keywords - 3481  [DAT]
 
Here's the next file... 0 Plate 2 x 2 with Helicopter Tail Rotor Holder 0 Name: 3481.dat 0 Author: Christian M. Angele (c.m.angele@t-online.de) 0 Official LCad update 98-08 0 KEYWORDS pin 0 2002-07-16 FWC Added keywords... 1 16 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: parts keywords - 3462  [DAT]
 
Here's the first file... 0 Plate 2 x 3 with Helicopter Rotor Holder 0 Name: 3462.dat 0 Author: Christian M. Angele (c.m.angele@t-online.de) 0 Official LCad update 98-09 0 KEYWORDS pin 0 2002-07-16 FWC Added keywords... 1 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: parts keywords
 
I'll also be posting these revised files to ".cad.dat.parts" shortly... (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
(...) I used color code 356 for it, for the MiniBot "SW Security Droid" pattern files (head; torso) on the Tracker... (I wasn't aware of any updates to the FAQ re: color codes for the new colors...) Thanks, Franklin (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MPD compilers that support the LDR extension
 
(...) Thanks for reminding me of the problem. The MPD Builder has been updated, so it handles both ".ldr" and ".dat" as LDraw file name extensions with ".ldr" as the default extension. You can download the source code og binaries for Linux/x86 from: (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
(...) I've been wrestling with this one recently. I actually intended to update the color reference on ldraw.org, changing 323 to 320, but I haven't gotten to it yet. Colors 260 and 320 should be nearly identical, they both dither red with black. (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: File headers and the PT
 
(...) No, these do not deserve a hold. In fact Steve and I quite often make cosmetic changes to the file headers before release - often as soon as we see them. Please be sure to point out the error in the your comments though. Chris (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  New MOCs & New .MPD File
 
I just completed my D-44 Landing Barge model, you can see it here: (URL) wanted to build a really large craft capable of transporting two APCs. I used Technic half pins and plates to form the sides. It's a really strong structure, and also easy on (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.announce.moc) ! 
 
  Spheroid Generator now on the web
 
Spheroid Generator is now a web page. With just a web browser you can get instructions showing where to put plates to make a sphere, cone, or tent in any size, using plates. Kind of like Mosaic Maker. I'll be working on this more, so that it can (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
I think color 320 is pretty much spot on, but I'm open to other ideas. -Orion (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Color Problems
 
I'm having some problems when Dk Red (color 323). When I render an L3P generated POV of a Dk Red piece I get this: (URL) is definately not Dk Red, it's more of a tannish grey. When I render a piece with color 260 I get this: (URL) is much closer to (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: I've finished the first tutorial for LD4DModeler
 
I think I am going to suspend the animation tutorial because this evening / night :) i've been working on the animation editor and it's going to be like... very different :). I going to do the aniactions tutorial / reference instead, maybe next (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Technic Flex pieces
 
(...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  numbers report - 16 July 2002
 
Stats for Unofficial Files 131 certified files. 165 files need admin review. 176 files need more votes. 258 have uncertified subfiles. 135 held files. For comparison: 2002-07-16 - 131 / 165 / 176 / 258 / 135 (865) 2002-07-10 - 123 / 163 / 172 / 258 (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  new feature for tracker?
 
Steve, I've got over 300 votes in the Tracker ("(URL) it's getting a little difficult to see what files I have _not_ voted on. How difficult would it be to code a "not reviewed" search function (i.e., the Boolean opposite of the "my reviews" (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  New Part: 6943.dat - Scala Wall Shelf 6 x 3 x 4  [DAT]
 
0 Scala Wall Shelf 6 x 3 x 4 0 Name: 6943.dat 0 Author: Tore Eriksson 0 Unofficial Part 0 BFC NOCERTIFY 4 16 -60 -48 0 60 -48 0 60 -44 0 -60 -44 0 0 Inlined: 1 16 -60 48 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 scala3.dat 0 @Scala Frame Profile Corner, Inner w/o groove (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  New Part: 6836.dat - Scala Panel 6 x 4  [DAT]
 
0 Scala Panel 6 x 4 0 Name: 6836.dat 0 Author: Tore Eriksson 0 Unofficial Part 0 BFC NOCERTIFY 2 24 -60 -48 0 -60 -48 -1 0 Inlined: 1 16 -60 -48 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 scala3a.dat 0 @Scala Frame Profile Corner, Inner w groove 0 Name: scala3a.dat 0 (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  File headers and the PT
 
Do minor errors on a DAT file's header (i.e misspellings, author credit formatted wrong, title correct but formatted wrong, small syntax error) warrent a hold on the part or can we just certify it (if the part is good enough for certification) and (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: parts keywords
 
(...) Okely-dokely, neighbor! Should be in your (e)mailbox by now... Franklin (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  New Part: x687.dat - Scala Support 1 x 1 x 8  [DAT]
 
0 Scala Support 1 x 1 x 8 0 Name: 687.dat 0 Author: Tore Eriksson 0 Unofficial Part 0 BFC NOCERTIFY 1 16 0 16 0 20 0 0 0 -16 0 0 0 20 box5.dat 1 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 stud5.dat 2 24 4 16 20 4 16 17 2 24 -4 16 20 -4 16 17 2 24 4 16 -20 4 16 -17 (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: parts keywords
 
(...) I'm guessing Cary meant 3794. Steve (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: parts keywords
 
(...) I couldn't find this part... :-/ Franklin (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MPD compliers that support the LDR extension
 
(...) Did you try MPD Workshop? I only gave it a quick try-out, but it seems to handle everything ok. Except that it doesn't pick up unofficial files in the local directory, if they are also in the parts directory. Steve (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Technic Flex pieces
 
(...) It seems like I remember seeing one or more files for the flex parts, but I don't remember for sure now. Ah ha! Searching lugnet.cad.dat for "flex", turns up this post: (URL) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Can someone help me?
 
(...) you out but I would need to know what your looking for. Also will you want just a render of the image and at what size? Dave (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  MPD compliers that support the LDR extension
 
Are ther any MPD compliers that support the LDR extension? The two on LDraw.org (M-Peedy and MPD Builder) only support the DAT extension. As such, I either have to inline all my subparts (which is sometimes not desirable) or convert all the files to (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Can someone help me?
 
(...) I will do that for you if not too much work. Can I use french if e-mailing you? Damien (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Can someone help me?
 
Hi all I don't no nothing about CAD or rendering my models in DAT files. In fact, i'm totally ignorant about all this. I can live with that. The thing is that I want to crete some models, but only by computer, to put on my website, which will be (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) the result of discussions and suggestions made by members of the ldraw community? If they are the result of community discussions, then I don't think they should be licensed by an individual developer. However, I do think it is ok for Michael (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: New Part 30633  [DAT]
 
(...) There is an error for the origin of the part, this file is corrected. 0 Windscreen 4 x 6 x 4 Canopy with Hinge 0 Name: 30633.dat 0 Author: Marc Schickele 0 Unofficial Part 0 Created with stl2dat conversion tool 0 Revision: 15.07.2002 0 3 16 8 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Updated Dragon Shield  [DAT]
 
I also want to make the old Lion Pattern ("blue on yellow" and vice versa). CU Bernd 0 Minifig Shield Triangular with Blue Dragon Pattern 0 Name: 3846p4c.dat 0 Author: Bernd Broich 0 Unofficial Part 0 CATEGORY Minifig Accessory 1 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Spheroid Generator (Perl) makes DAT
 
Exactly. Darnit, I copied the file to "spheroid.txt" but the html saying that is on my local machine only! Both extensions are really there. Try getting spheroid.txt. Maybe I'll just write a regular CGI for it! (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: parts keywords
 
(...) Great! Go for it. :) BTW, I'm not ready (and I think as a community, ldraw.org isn't really ready) for wholesale updating of the part library to include keywords. But these files were specifically requested. And I do support the idea of adding (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Technic Flex pieces
 
Hi all, Is anyone working (or already worked) on the flex pieces, peeron #6642,6643? Thanks ROSCO (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Spheroid Generator (Perl) makes DAT
 
"Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message news:GzA4I5.JLq@lugnet.com... (...) it (...) download (...) It's possible the server is trying to run the Perl script instead of letting you download it. Erik would have to change the extension, (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Spheroid Generator (Perl) makes DAT
 
(...) Pictures are great, but I get "Internal server error" when I try to download spheroid.pl 8?( ROSCO (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Spheroid Generator (Perl) makes DAT
 
And now that I've used the output to build a paraboloid roof. Pictures of it all on my web site: (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Instructions for 4x4x10 sphere section using plates
 
Sample ASCII instructions for 4x4x10 sphere section using plates (must be viewed in a fixed width font!!!) # "O" marks the stud of a plate you add in this step # "*" marks a stud from the previous step, for guidance # "." is nothing Note: steps 1-4 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Sample DAT from Spheroid Generator (Perl)  [DAT]
 
0 STEP 1 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 4 20 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 4 40 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 4 60 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 4 80 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 4 100 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3024.DAT 1 4 120 0 0 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
 
  Re: Spheroid Generator (Perl) makes DAT
 
#!perl5 # Spheroid.pl # This program generates 1/4 of a dome or other shape # Written by Erik Olson # You will need to edit this sample code to get what you want: $s = SpheroidSection::Sample(1); # Add your desired shapes to the Sample() function or (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Spheroid Generator (Perl) makes DAT
 
Hi all, I've got a Perl program to generate spheres and other shapes in LDRAW format, or as crude ASCII instruction steps. I wrote this to assist in creating my 16x16 dome out of plates. The program is free. You will need to have beginner Perl (...) (22 years ago, 15-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Performance enhanced 4-4disc.dat
 
Hi Orion and Franklin, (...) Be sure I carefully consider opposition. I would not submit these primitives against general consent. I have made empirical measurements. I have found about 2 percent speed increase when model has many studs (yellow (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
Ahui Herrera wrote: [ please consider quoting a little bit less in the future ] (...) I disagree. There is nothing wrong with enforcing his copyright to MLCAD as well as to the specification we are discussing, but I consider any attempt to enforce a (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Performance enhanced 4-4disc.dat
 
(...) And for this very reason, I (repeatedly) voted to "Hold" such primitives on the Tracker when they were uploaded, and will do so again (if necessary)... (Sorry, but I'm currently in the second day of a sinus migraine, and aspirin hasn't been (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) I'm 1000% confused and really hate to admit it. I downloaded and read the extensions file but have NO CLUE what it's for? Can someone please let me what the extensions are for? Also Michael's approach with the license agreement is *NOT* bad (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
[ XFUT lugnet.cad.dev ] (...) Hmmm... I think I would advise all authors of LEGO CAD tools not to read the documentation for the MLCAD extensions to the LDraw syntax. If anybody happen to feel an urge to implement some MLCAD compatible extensions to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  I've finished the first tutorial for LD4DModeler
 
It's about creating a basic combined model. (URL) have to admit my english is not the greatist so if you got any tips or corrections please mail me. The next one will be about animating the model. (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad)
 
  New Part 30633  [DAT]
 
Windscreen 4 x 6 x 4 Canopy with Hinge The part is from the set 7133 SW Bount Hunter Pursuit This part is completed. Marc Schickele 0 Windscreen 4 x 6 x 4 Canopy with Hinge 0 Name: 30633.dat 0 Author: Marc Schickele 0 Unofficial Part 0 Created with (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Performance enhanced 4-4disc.dat
 
(...) Most programs that use DAT files as the sources file for a rendered image break all the quads into triangles anyway. Technically, this change would slow down the conversion process (though you would need a *lot* of studs) -Orion (22 years ago, 14-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)


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