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  Unofficial LeoCAD parts update #17
 
LeoCAD parts update matching LDraw.org Parts Update 2004-02 is available from (URL) to everybody who confirmed me that these updates were useful... Philo www.philohome.com (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.leocad)
 
  Re: MLCad.ini 2004-02 Update Now Available
 
(...) you're welcome (...) w. (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Managing and motivating volunteers
 
I was doing a little surfing, trying to learn more about volunteer motivation. I found these articles, so I thought I would share. (URL) particularly enjoyed these: (URL) (20 years ago, 26-Apr-04, to lugnet.org, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  Re: MLCad.ini 2004-02 Update Now Available
 
(...) thanks willy, - damien (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) It's just like posting a message - except you post it in lugnet.cad.dat.parts. And you include the DAT code in your message. Steve (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) Yes. What I'm envisioning is two meta-commands (or sets of meta-commands) that would be used to model flexible parts. One meta-command would go in part files, and would define how a specific flexible part behaves -- is it fixed length/variable (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Request To Read MLCad.ini From Other Program
 
(...) Hi Tore, I'm not the right person to gain permission. I'm just the maintainer of the database - my part to keep things running smoothly. Please ask Mr. MLCad himself ;-) bye, w. (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) In order to submit to the LDraw.org Parts Tracker, you need to email the administrators and ask for those account privileges to be activated. Follow the instructions underneath the 'Submit New Parts' header on this page: (URL) this helps. Your (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Request To Read MLCad.ini From Other Program
 
(...) Hi Willy (and Mike!) I wish to request permission to let my planned animation tool use MLCad.ini as a reference when creating and animating minifigs. I plan to let the program access the file from the MLCad folder in "read-only" mode, that is, (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
I have updated the website today,and also, I dont know why I cant register to be a LDRAW member, so I cant submit the site, can someone help me plz? (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  MLCad.ini 2004-02 Update Now Available
 
Hi, I just updated the MLCad.ini file accordingly to the latest LDraw.org parts update 2004-02. The .ini file defines the parts available in MLCad's minifigure generator. Download the file from my website: www.holly-wood.it/mlcad-en.html The update (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.mlcad)  
 
  Re: A&M LWork's Sea Breeze Hotel
 
(...) Opps... need to fix that. =0 (...) On brickshelf you will ONLY find the .MPD and .SWF (FLASH) files. There are no images just yet of the hotel. (...) Yup from the distance I do get that feeling. Perhaps I should of used tan brick? If you look (...) (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) Sounds good for now. Right now I'm ramping up for the Steering Committee election, I'll revisit this idea after that. -Orion (20 years ago, 25-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
So what exactly has to happen to get the first LDraw animation contest going? I say give everyone until to the middle of June to submit entires and start voting and announce winners at the end of June. I think that should give everyone enough time. (...) (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
 
  Re: A&M LWork's Sea Breeze Hotel
 
(...) Unfortunately the thumb on that page goes to (URL) is quite a nice picture, but not a hotel :-) Couldn't find the hotel by a *quick* browse at brickshelf. Link? Looking at the .mpd, I'd say it looks mostly like a prison refurnished into a (...) (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad)
 
  Ahboo Roo design ideas
 
Greetings, Earth-Mortals! I was just doodling a bit tonight in MLCAD, and found myself more focused on entry detailing than structure (which is where I started). These pics are really only quick design ideas for a country cottage trying to get out (...) (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.arch, lugnet.cad.dat.ideas, lugnet.castle, lugnet.town)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) well, I tested it for many times, it works! but you might need to wait for 5-6 seconds (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
How? can you teach me? (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) I'd love to but I wasn't able to get to your site and gave up after about 5 or 6 tries. I tried again just now and still no luck. Maybe you can post you dat files to the lugnet.cad.parts group? -Orion (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) (20 years ago, 24-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Procedure for LDraw.org Steering Committee Elections
 
Procedure for LDraw.org Steering Committee Elections Per the LDraw.org Bylaws, we are posting the procedure for the Steering Committee elections one week before the election begins. LDraw.org Steering Committee elections will commence as scheduled (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
(...) SNIP (...) Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! for all the updates but especially the wedge & wing pieces & the crater plate! i had asked around for some of the pieces, but thought i'd wait for the official parts, & boy, all yoos guys (and gals) (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) Well, I tried it with IE6, and it works, then I tried Mozilla Firefox and it did *not* work ('This document is empty'), so something is fishy... -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Steering Committee candidate Andrew Allan - backgrounder and position statement
 
Having had an opportunity to review my candidacy for the Steering Committee, I now recognise that my platform is more concerned with the Standards Committee than the Steering Committee. This was due to a confusion on my behalf where I believed that (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  A&M LWork's Sea Breeze Hotel
 
This project has been on the backburner for over 2 years now! I've finally managed to complete my 1st "playable doll-house like building!" Check it out here: (URL) -AHui A&M LWorks (URL) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  A&M LWorks Presents MAFIA; City of Lost Heave - Bolt Pickup
 
The MAFIA: City of Lost Heaven project continues to grow. A&M LWorks is proud to present the 1st vehicle in Andrzej Szlaga’s Mafia The City of Lost Heaven Vehicles Set II Building Instructions! (URL) Get the BIs from here: (URL) -AHui A&M LWorks (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) It is a very slow server, but the page will eventually load (if it doesn't time out on you). Jeff (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
(...) Thanks! I'm the person (URL) requested the 50 x 50 baseplate>, and it's great to see it official. It's quite an old "part" (it's so big it's hard to call it a "piece"). It probably is LEGO's biggest part ever. Thanks again, Chris Dee, for (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  Numbers Report - 23 April 2004
 
Stats for Unofficial Files 55 certified files. 187 files need admin review. 366 files need more votes. 409 have uncertified subfiles. 182 held files. Total Files: 1,199 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-04-23: 55 / 187 / 366 / 409 / 182 (1,199) (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
(...) :) I once made an altered version of the file, it cuts down the file size to 642Kb (a savings of 37%). But it also used 22 subfiles (ouch!). Steve. (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) impossible, I have tried it, it is work, however, my hosting is slow, you might need to wait for a while Regards, David (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
(...) Sorry, all I can see from that link is a totally blank webpage. Maybe there's a problem with my browser? /Tore (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
Ya hoo Thanks to all the authers, reveiwers etc. again, good to see a combination of parts I need and parts I didn't know existed Tim (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
Yeehah! (Someone already said woohoo) That's a GREAT update - crater baseplate, curved slopes & wedges, the 6x6x9 corner panel... Many thanks to all parts authors! James Wilson, Dallas, TX (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
(...) IMHO this is just a tick too BIG. someone should contact the author asking for an improved version. ROFL!!! w. (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  LDRAW custom mock up parts
 
Well, I am new to here, but I got something to show you guys I have made several pieces of custom parts you can get it at: (URL) give me some comments about my parts. Regards, David (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Non-linear animations in POVray
 
(...) Very helpful. I have been using this technique for plotting my splines also. Saves a lot of time. thanks. (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
 
  Confusion in parts naming
 
Hallo. Who is responsible in naming parts in the community? Is there some system? We are now trying to establish some terminology in czech language, but this confuses me: (URL) Shouldn't it be called "technic studdless beam 9 long" or something like (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
(...) The duplication has been removed. The preview page only includes "new" parts - 105.dat was a fix/improvement to a version already in the official library, so it is not included on the preview page. The entry at (URL) exists now too. Chris (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
(...) It also didn't get all the parts. I noticed 105.dat missing from the preview page, and since I just saw it get certified the other day, I checked and saw that it was in the update. --Travis Cobbs (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
(...) Woohoo!! (...) Wow! That IS big!!! (...) Hmmmm, the preview page seems to have 2 copies of everything. Scroll down halfway, you'll see it starts again from the top. (...) Cool! Script may need some adjustment though ;) ROSCO (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  LDraw.org 2004-02 Parts Update Now Available
 
Wee-hoo! This one's a biggie! :) The 2004-02 parts update has been unleashed. It includes 408 files, with 122 new part files. A special treat are the two largest parts we've ever had the privilege of including in the LDraw.org parts library. The (...) (20 years ago, 23-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad) !! 
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) Hi Steve, I'm still trying to understand this terse response. Right now, LSynth uses meta commands and part usages to define constraints for the synthesis process. LSynth performs in-line synthesis. That is to say, it does not spit out the (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Non-linear animations in POVray
 
If you're already familiar with using sine curves in (URL), this page discusses some other ways to produce non-linear animations for different purposes. (URL) (If you're NOT familiar with using sine curves in (URL), see (URL) this page> first). (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
 
  Re: MINI C-38 Dropship
 
(...) Some more details: (URL) M (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad)
 
  Numbers Report - 22 April 2004
 
Section Totals 408 certified files. 177 files need admin review. 348 files need more votes. 438 have uncertified subfiles. 236 held files. Total Files: 1,607 Comparison with Prev. Report: 2004-04-22: 408 / 177 / 348 / 438 / 236 (1,607) 2004-04-16: (...) (20 years ago, 22-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Review notes on wheels x242.dat
 
hi Niels, about my comment on part x242: it is not significant, i will review the part again and "certify" it if no problem found. about my hold vote on part x242c01: i apologize, eventual change of the axle color is an admin concern, thus my hold (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Warning: no objects in scene
 
(...) -Orion (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  New Tutorial: How to make thumbnails for your inventory using a batch file for LDView
 
hi folks, do you fancy thumbnails for your inventory or do you feel that the parts list of your model also deserves images of the single parts? (URL) one of the ways to render effortlessly a bunch of identical part images is batch-filing LDview. (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev, FTX) ! 
 
  Eduardo's weblog
 
I found how great and fast are weblogs web it comes to publishing stuff so I made one at my old website URL (URL) I'll be updating as much as possible even if I for get updating it you all can find my work at my weblog (URL) webmasters please add my (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Warning: no objects in scene
 
I just ran a file through L3P (with the -lgeo option) and tried to render it in POV-Ray 3.5, but all it does is give me a solid black image. The messages contain a line saying, "Warning: no objects in scene." Nothing I do seems to change the (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Snatch it?
 
(...) thx for uploading, w. (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
 
  Re: Review notes on wheels x242.dat
 
(...) I have wheels of that type with both silver and gold (brass) axles. Should we have another part with gold axle colour? ROSCO (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Review notes on wheels x242.dat
 
Since I can't reply on the PT to review notes, I'll reply here. First of all, about part x242 "~Wheel Spoked for Metal Pin" (...) What exactly do you mean? I based the axle hole of this wheel mostly on the existing wheel 7039.dat since both wheels (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Blender 3D Tutorial on Modeling, Texturing and Animating a Minifig
 
I stumbled onto this, which I think has not been posted here before. (URL) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) Because of the complex nature of creating animations, the contest may want to allow contestants and/or winners to share details about their creation process. This could also be tied to tutorials hosted on LDraw.org, and be used to encourage (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, James Reynolds wrote: ... (...) ... A bunch of really cool ideas there. The DVD could also serve as an ad for Ldraw where appropriate. Projected onto an enormous wall in Legofests, for instance 8-) As for the yearly (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
 
  Re: MINI C-38 Dropship
 
(...) Well actually that gray tile does not exist in real life...yet... And I don't think it will ever be molded in that cool classic gray color, If you know what I mean :( Actually the whole MOC is still exists on my computer because I was too lazy (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  Re: Ldraw to Anton's lib
 
(...) Certainly. Let me know what your sourceforge ID is and I'll add you to the project. (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Ldraw to Anton's lib
 
(...) That's a good idea. Hey, Orion, can I have a directory in your ldrawpov sourceforge project? Steve (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Snatch it?
 
(...) I missed the doors. I've now uploaded 30073, 30073p01, 30073p02, 30074p01, and 30074p02. I'm sure it won't take long for someone to make s30073s01, put the one stud (to rule them all) in each file, and BFC the lot. Steve (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
 
  Re: Ldraw to Anton's lib
 
(...) Why don't you get Orion to make a directory for it in the CVS archive for his ldrawpov sourceforge project? (URL) way everyone can see it, and perhaps someone will get motivated and finish it. Don (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Snatch it?
 
(...) The files have been posted to the PT. I uploaded 5 parts, 1 sticker-part, and a couple of subfiles. I did not upload GONTA's version of 4696.dat, although it 'looks better' than Marc Klein's -- I don't have a real example of that part handy, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
 
  Re: Ldraw to Anton's lib
 
(...) You can use L3P to generate POVRAY files, and you can use those files in combination with Anton's library. It's also possible to go the other way - use Anton's library of parts with models created in LDraw. I did some work on this awhile ago, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: MINI C-38 Dropship
 
"Miklos Hosszu" <hmick@freemail.hu> wrote in message news:HwFuAt.14Bs@lugnet.com... (...) interesting (...) about it. (...) better. (...) Excellent model and renders. I love your other one too! [ j o n ] (URL) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad)
 
  Background effects. Was [Re: MINI C-38 Dropship]
 
(...) I think you can achieve that effect in any renderer. Just turn off lighting and use bricks that are all the same color as the background. I think I (or someone else) came up with that technique when I did this picture to show some missing (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: MINI C-38 Dropship
 
(...) I like how you use the droid parts for the angled cockpit area. But does that 1x4 gray tile with black stripes exist in real life? Cheers, (URL) Sci-Fi LEGO> (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, FTX)
 
  Ldraw to Anton's lib
 
Is it possible to pass or convert Ldraw files to Anton's LEGO POVRAY lib? If can someone show me some example and how to? Thx (20 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: New LDraw based editor... GLIDE.
 
Hi All. Just a few new things for version ALPHA 0.72: GLIDE Icon, Smooth look lines, camera rotation, mouse brick movement, drag selection, and EXPLODE. To rotate and move the camera just deselect all the bricks then use the brick movement and (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: MINI C-38 Dropship
 
(...) bad). On a side note, did you use LDView for the line drawings? (I'm not aware of any other programs that have an "edges only" feature, but that certainly doesn't mean there aren't any.) If you did use LDView, you might want to turn off (...) (21 years ago, 20-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad)
 
  MINI C-38 Dropship
 
I created some new MINI dropships: the C-47 and the C-38. The most interesting detail is the engine, I think sometime I'll upload some more pictures about it. I wasn't satisfied with my entry for the P-38 lightning contest ( (URL) ) and I think, the (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) I say why not have both. I like Orion's idea of a web contest, its light, low overhead, and let the users decide the winner by voting. It will do well to showcase work and also to stimulate competition with little work output on Orion's (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) I'd be sorta intersted, although I don't really like competitions. I'm more into the animation festivals where everyone makes animations, the best are chosen, then they are all shipped on a DVD/VHS. Bimonthly? I imagine there would be 1 or 2 (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) Great Idea. Have been waiting for this for a while. I feel that you should base the time frame on how many responses you get. If a lot of people enter then every month is good. If not then adjust. If nothing else will show what can be done (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New LDraw based editor... GLIDE.
 
(...) Seconded. I particularly like the cartoony renderering, presumably done by increasing OpenGL's line width and not using lighting? Solve all your mismatching normal problems by not using them! Genius (...) I've played around with available 3DS (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) Thanks, I presume you don't run Windows XP on that Large Font system? It seems XP implements Large Fonts differently, to ensure that programs created with Borland Delphi does not scale well :-( -- Anders Isaksson, Sweden BlockCAD: (2 URLs) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: [Parts Tracker] More name changes for Dishes
 
List of parts affected by this latest dish-renaming. (URL) 30209.dat Bracket 1 x 2 - Dish 4 x 4 ((URL) PT Page>) (URL) 2654.dat Dish 2 x 2 ((URL) PT Page>) (URL) 4740.dat Dish 2 x 2 Inverted ((URL) PT Page>) (URL) x902.dat Dish 2 x 2 x 2/3 Hollow (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev, FTX)
 
  [Parts Tracker] More name changes for Dishes
 
[I'll follow-up this message with an FTX-formatted reference] Here's some material for your Monday morning spit-take... The following part files (mix of official and unofficial): 30209.dat Plate 1 x 2 with 4 x 4 Disc at 90 Degrees 2654.dat Boat 2 x (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) OK Steve, I'll work up a proposal. Kevin (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
Ok, I tested it on my Large Font system and ldlist 4.1 looks good! Thanks, Don (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) Actually, I'd very much like to figure what definition information can be put in part files, and how model files could then specify the specific way the part is deformed. Steve (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Snatch it?
 
(...) use his parts then you'll have to rework them for PT complience and then (...) giving credit to the original author. (...) here we go: gonta Scrive: (...) (URL) and proxy to the PT. anybody volunteering to fix them? w. (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) There is another ongoing contest related to LDraw animation. Who will be the first to set up a system for LDraw animating made really easy? I know at least four different attempts, including my LDA2001. Maybe LD4D is the most promising so far. (...) (21 years ago, 19-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.animation)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) Quarterly sounds good to me too. Since this has the potential to be really cool, and its not as often as once a month, I wonder what the chance of getting people/companies to sponsor small prizes (less than USD 50 value) for the winners? Does (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) Quarterly sounds pretty realistic. Bi-monthly would be better, but maybe too optimistic. Depends on how many people out there think that they can contribute ... speak up, folks! >Is there any interest in this? Lots!! I'm working on the Ldraw (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
No way! I couldn't wait for a bi-annual competition. I'll admit that though I'm not so skilled with animation, I'm still learning and experimenting with new things, such as camera/model rotation etc. It might not even need to be a contest. It could (...) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
 
  Re: New LDraw contest?
 
(...) Quarterly would be okay, but i think bi-annual is more realistic. Most animations are still "infant" in nature, with the exception of one or two indiviudals that have learned to harnest the power of POV-Ray animation. -AHui A&M LWorks (URL) (21 years ago, 18-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
 
  New LDraw contest?
 
Given the recent activity with animations, I've been toying with the idea of an LDraw Animation of the XXX (where XXX is some specified time) contest. I think monthly is too short but how about quarterly or trimesterly? Is there any interest in (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  GLIDE - More about cameras.
 
Hi I don't want to give the user total camera freedom. Sorry. It’s because of RTS games. I like RTS games there my fave computer game genre. The ones I found easiest to use had fixed views. If you have full camera control you can get lost easy. (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  GLIDE - Simple features im proud of.
 
(...) There is a nice little and probably well hiden feature i have added to GLIDE. Its called "Brick Focus". To use it press the 'F' key. Its will focus the camra on the curently selected brick. To reset the camera just press 'R'. Its the easyest (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: 4773 - Electric Light & Sound Colored Globe
 
(...) well not exactly a newbie ... check out part 2552.dat (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: 4773 - Electric Light & Sound Colored Globe
 
(...) (URL) submit parts, you must be an authorized as an author on the PT. If you have parts to submit, register with Ldraw.org and then email Steve Bliss and Chris Dee (parts@ldrawSTOPSPAM.org) letting us know your Ldraw.org username." Hurray! a (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) my memory is not clear on this 'cos I was only involved at the very beginning back in september/october, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know the dll/exe issue was the key point in the whole story. hmm ... I might missed out (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: 4773 - Electric Light & Sound Colored Globe
 
(...) "Sorry, your userid must have submit privileges in order to submit files" (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) Hmmm, maybe Mozilla fooled me by reusing a download from the cache. I used wget on a different machine and got the one from the 16th. I'll have to get back to you when I get a chance to test it on the large font system though. Don (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: 4773 - Electric Light & Sound Colored Globe
 
(...) hi william, the globe is currently at the PT (renamend and hold voted): (URL) submit your version there as well. regarding the renumber please read the comment in: (URL) (...) it might a good idea to add this comment to the globe as well. w. (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Why aren't LDRAW tools Open Source?
 
(...) Michael, did I mispeak on this one? I know you were considering it. (...) MLCad will have to use lsynthcp program. There are no plans to make a dll. (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad)
 
  4773 - Electric Light & Sound Colored Globe  [DAT]
 
While creating some models that use this part as a non bulb covering, I've noticed two problems with it 1) the dome top is too squashed - while not a perfect sphere it is not as flat as the current part 2) the part is too short - the real one is (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Unknown Part - Help please
 
I don't know the part number, but one of the hollow studs appears twice. (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Unknown Part - Help please  [DAT]
 
Here's a part from the Pat Pend era I found in an old LEGO lot newly purchased. It is black and there are traces from a blue part glued on top of it. Any information would be appreciated. 0 Unknown Part 0 Name: unknown.dat 0 Author: Tore Eriksson 0 (...) (21 years ago, 17-Apr-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)


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