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Hello, I am searching for skilled part author/s that would be willing to create requested parts. I am offering payment in Lego. There are some specific parts needed for creation of custom instuctions. Anyone interested please email me directly. (...) (20 years ago, 4-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: PT Rendered Images ... updated when?
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(...) OK, thought I had it figured out. But the superfile's image still isn't being regened. I'll have to play with this some more, tonight. Steve (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: My 3D Animation Diary (Was: The Minifig Macro)
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Your computer is just fine to handle the POV-Raying. I made many animations on my old PII400. What got me going was this here animation tutorial: (URL) didn't actually use the "ClockMod" tools described here, though. But I found the tutorials useful (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: PT Rendered Images ... updated when?
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(...) (re)submitted. I'll see if I can easily tweak the code to regen images for superfiles as well. Shouldn't be too hard. Steve (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | PT Rendered Images ... updated when?
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When are the PT rendered images updated? Only when they are submitted or also when any sub-parts they contain are submitted? Reason I ask is that I re-sumitted a sub-part today to correct a problem (I'd left some quads in the colours I'd used during (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: New WIP mini - The Bee
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(...) Nice work M, I think the decision to ditch the top turret was a good call. The new color scheme is great, and so is the swarm pic. So what is next? Some kind of hive-carrer for them? -Keith (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.cad, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: LEGO Factory updates and insight
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(...) I agree with this suggestion completely. I was hoping that the new version of LDD that came with the Brickmaster's first package would be a functional program. Unfortunately it was not. (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.lego, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: My 3D Animation Diary (Was: The Minifig Macro)
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Tore, Sorry. Things shouldn't be that difficult. I suppose I could have made the Couriership demo easier (I'll have to fix the 404). Anyway, the minifig should be alot easier, because everything except Anton's Library and POV-Ray is included. Easy (...) (20 years ago, 3-Mar-05, to lugnet.animation, lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: New WIP mini - The Bee
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(...) Thanks for the comments! I've made some other versions: (URL) It is my favorite: (URL) Jeff : Actually it is a gunship or something with a pilot and a gunner behind him, in mini scale. Matthias : I created the original model within 2 hours (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.build.microscale, lugnet.cad, lugnet.space, FTX)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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Awesome! Very inspiring! Not to be a downer, but after the rec room (and highly important kitchen) I'd love to see a quiet study/lego room : ) God Bless and thanks for sharing, Nathan (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | My 3D Animation Diary (Was: The Minifig Macro)
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DAY 1, 20:00 Posted the following question to Lugnet. "I have POV-Ray 3.1 and 3.5, ML-Cad, L3Lab, L3P, L3PAO, and of course the LDraw package on a PC with AMD1100, 256 Mb RAM and a very old video adapter. What more do I need to make animations like (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: The Minifig Macro - walk that minifig
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(...) Two questions: * What exactly is Anton Raves' library? * I have POV-Ray 3,1 and 3.5, ML-Cad, L3Lab, L3P, L3PAO, and of course the LDraw package on a PC with AMD1100, 256 Mb RAM and a very old video adapter. What more do I need to make (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.animation)
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| | Re: Gimme-five, actually 10
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(...) What software did you use to create the numbers? (Just curious, I'm currently doing some work with conversion back and forth between LDR and other 3D file formats.) Stefan (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: No mention of scale in file format doc
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(...) Thanks! I'll leave that article up indefinitely, in case the subject comes up again. (Funny how my work always comes into my Lego hobby. Or is it the other way around? I can never tell. I guess I'm just a Lego person.) Stefan (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I agree but Stefan gave a compelling argument for 1 LDU = 4 mm so I changed the draft proposal. -Orion (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) No, Orion is correct -- for LDraw. By definition, LDraw parts have no gap. 1-stud-wide bricks are 20 LDU - exactly. We *really* don't want to get into a game of trying model real-world dimensions in great detail. That it, unless someone can (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I beg to differ. The width of a 1x1 brick is not the same as the spacing between two stud centres. Bricks have a small gap between them, whereas studs are very accurately placed on any brick with more than 1 stud. The LDU unit should be (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Well, yes, and no. The bricks are not nearly as precise as the molds, but the dimensional tolerances for parts must certainly be a lot tighter than the difference between 1/64" and 0.4 mm. That difference is almost a full percent, so there is (...) (20 years ago, 2-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) They're just modified plate & brick: 6072 Plate 7 x 7 with cutouts and castle crenelations 6066 Brick 4 x 8 x 2 & 1/3 with cutouts and castle crenalations -John Van (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Collinear vertices warning on very small triangels
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(...) Yes. /Lars (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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Rock on! Awesome level of detail you stuffed into it. -Stefan- (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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(...) OK, so I exaggerated a little bit. ;-) Only reason it sticks in my mind is because of that one release where it and the 2x2 radar dish shared the same name. (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Looking for parts
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(...) I tried with keyword text search, but I used the descriptions from the Peeron database. Apparently they have different descriptions here. That's why I couldn't find them. Thanks a lot!! Maarten (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) And Lego may change the number of that 2x2 from 3003 to 53456343, but it'd still be a 3003 to us, right? (...) Yes, true. (...) LDraw numbers are designed to be unambiguous. And that unambiguity is enforced by the fact that we store our data (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Exactly. (...) Yes. (...) I wouldn't. But we would have to work around that problem anyway. (...) Exactly. Play well, Jacob (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Both. The default for CATEGORY is the first word from the part title. Most parts have no explicit CATEGORY. I believe in all the examples given by William, the default CATEGORY is in effect. (...) I expect we'd work on updating translations in (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) a. I don't think gettext prevents you from using message codes in your code, it just allows you to use whatever text you want. b. Allowing embedded messages makes it easier for programmers, because they can read what's being output. c. (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) But the existing part names are the unique identifier *we* have control over. Lego may well start calling a 'Brick 2x2' 'OleKirk347' in the next version of the moulds, but it's still a 'Brick 2x2', right? There's also the value of at least a (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Apparently my impression wasn't quite correct here. (...) Yes. But that would require the programs to be able to work directly on whatever translation format we decide to use. And it would inflate the parts library updates with approximately (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Devil's advocate for a sec, were those NAME changes or CATEGORY changes? (...) That was my thinking too, but I have no stats to back it up. (...) To Jacob's point about keeping changes in sync, which I agree is a valid concern and would need (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) If only we knew what to do with that lousy crenellated wall topper, we could get rid of the Castle group altogether... (...) FYI: the Boat Stud is now Dish 2 x 2 -- both Peeron and LDList will still match on Boat Stud. And it was officially (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Mmmmm!!! Rock pieces (BURPs, LURPs, et al) recently became panels ... Castle walls also are in the process of becomming panels ... I no longer know where Boat Stud is as it moves so often ... And that's just the first three off the top of my (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Done. :-) (now we just have to see what the rest of the LSC says to it) (...) I have worked both with code-based and with string-based lookup (not professionally, though) the last ten-fifteen years. Both methods have their benefits and (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Peeron/LDraw/Partsref <-> BL isn't simple, because the part numbers are NOT consistant. AFAIK, the only way to actually resolve that is to build a proper translation table, which is what I think BrikTrak uses. (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) From a technical perspective I agree with Larry that the part number looks like the best key, and that the current part name is just one instance of an international language set of names. If we percieve peeron and and bricklink as countries, (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Thanks! Looking forward to it! I sort of don't follow the subtlety of the issue with lookup (GNU gettext?), but it seems to me from the outside that the part number ought to be the lookup key rather than one version of the part name. At least, (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | (murfl)
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(murfl) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.org.it.itlug, lugnet.general) !!
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| | Re: Looking for parts
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(...) (URL) (...) (2 URLs) (...) (URL) When you don't find parts from number (especially x.... numbers), make a keyword text search in (URL) part tracker list>. Before Ldraw certification of parts, Peeron and Ldraw temporary X... references are not (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) It seems like there is general agreement that it would be a good idea, if the LSC creates a standard for i18n in LDraw parts names, so I will post a proposal to the LSC ASAP. Play well, Jacob (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Looking for parts
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I can't find unofficial files for the following parts: 33299 Technic 1 x 3 with 2 Axleholes and Pin x873cx1 Technic Steering Arm with 4 Ball Joints (Complete Assembly with Black Base) x1029 Technic Steering CV Joint I know that there must be an (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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(...) Unfortunately this scene is not possible to build in 'real' LEGO in the chosen colors. I spotted at least 4 parts not available in the chosen color. But that makes CAD so nice: all parts available in any color. It's a great scene with nice (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | 2005 LDraw Steering Committee Election is open
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The 2005 LDraw.org Steering Committee election is now open. To vote, please visit (URL) and log in with your user account. Next, visit the announcement on LDraw.org here: (URL) the Ballot link. You may vote for up to five candidates. Please cast (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) !
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| | The Minifig Macro - walk that minifig
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(URL) uses Anton Raves' POV-Ray library. You can create many minifigs with it, and best yet, you can walk them. Option one is to walk it in a straight line--boring. Option two, walk it on a spline. Very cool! There is an animation of a minifig (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.animation, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: Collinear vertices warning on very small triangels
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(...) I based the error check code in LDDP on the L3P -check code you published a while ago. Since you have significantly updated this code are you planning on doing sharing again? If you you don't want to release this publically, would you consider (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Collinear vertices warning on very small triangels
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(...) Yes, reading and parsing files is common code. You can read more here: (URL) next version of L3P/L3Lab do accept your small triangles, see (URL) you set the warning level to 2 (-w2) you will see L3P's warnings (which should have been errors, (...) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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Hello! Actually I'm not too fond of CAD models, I prefer 'real' LEGO. However, this scene is very nice. Being a minifig myself (yeah!) I can say I'd love to live there. That's some great furniture. Bye Jojo (URL) (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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(...) Add a bar in the corner and I'll go live with you :-) Terry (20 years ago, 1-Mar-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Personally, I agree. That said, if the LSC decided that internationalization is not a goal then some consideration of how to proceed would be needed, but I would tend to want to follow their recommendation, it's their charter to own decisions (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | New WIP mini - The Bee
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Hi! My recent work is: The Bee (URL) Here are the links: (2 URLs) I'm working on other versions (Smaller gun, other tipe of tail etc) Any comments are welcome. M (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.space, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | PT Browser: A client-side browser for the Parts List
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PTBrowser enables the user to create multiple views of the LDraw Parts Tracker Parts List. Each view can be filtered to include only parts meeting user-defined criteria and is displayed in a configurable hierarchy. Parts displayed in each view can (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, FTX) !
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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(...) Very cool. Just a thought though. If you're planning on having a party, shouldn't you do the kitchen next? Most good parties end up in the kitchen :) JB (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | Re: Sub-parts that include sub-parts
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(...) Yep. The only thing that matters is where the file being referenced is located. LDraw looks for files in 4 places: in parts\, p\, models\, and relative to the current directory. In order to find any file in parts\s\, you have to include the (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Sub-parts that include sub-parts
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If a sub-part includes a sub-part is the included sub-part preceeded by s\ in the filename? thanks William (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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(...) Awesome, wireless 5.1 surround sound! w0w, that's an insane amount of detail. pool table for the rec room, maybe a bench and a plsama tv hanging from the ceiling in a corner? great job! -mark (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) Personally I think this is well within the pervue of the LSC. I see no need for another organization. Kevin (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: TrueType font converter?
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(...) more like a whitepaper-with-actual-code rather than source-code-with-comments. Triangle seems to be a 2D utility, I don't remember it handling 3D curved surfaces. But that shouldn't be a problem in this case. Steve (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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That's nice! Time to dump those big front L & R speakers for some small ones and a sub-woofer, though. :-) I especially like the first pic in the folder, the way the screen reflects the background, just like a true big-screen TV. James Wilson (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) I feel it falls more to the LSC than any other group currently in existence. Although, the SteerCo could appoint a new i18n group... (...) I am picking my way through (URL) there another source of a good summary? From what I've read, this (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: TrueType font converter?
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(...) Heh, all the answers are already on lugnet. Make an array of points from the bezier and apply this algorithm. (URL) 2. An algorithm for filling a closed curve with tris/quads This link has code. I believe Steve tried it, so you can ask him (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: No mention of scale in file format doc
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(...) some links about this topic: (URL) I use paul's figures: 1 LDU = 0.015625 inch = 0.396875 mm (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: No mention of scale in file format doc
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(...) Thank you very much! Can you also add similar text under linetype 3? Steve (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: No mention of scale in file format doc
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(...) Hmm. Where did that figure come from? I've been using 1 LDU = .4mm for quite awhile now... (...) heh. Don't be *too* sure about that, I seem to remember seeing some early evidence about measurements in English units. But it's a vague memory, I (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: If I were a minifig......
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Awesome! I love the carpet and the stereo ... actually, I like everything about it. -- Pawel (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | 2005 Steering Committee Candidate Larry Pieniazek - backgrounder and position statement
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Last year, I outlined my background and positions in (URL) this post>. I am standing for election again, and I think it's useful to review that post and take stock. In that post I said that the key areas of focus for the steering committee ought to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)
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| | Re: Internationalization of the part library?
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(...) I don't think it is really the task of the LSC to define a standard for internationalization (i18n) of part names, but here is a sketch of how I believe it should be handled: + The names found in LDraw files (parts and models) are considered (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Reminder: 2005 Steering Committee Nominations closing soon
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As outlined here: (URL) nominations are about to close. Only those candidates that have been nominated, seconded, and have accepted. as outlined, will be eligible for election. So if you are a candidate that has not yet accepted or declined, please (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Call for Nominations: 2005 LDraw.org Steering Committee
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(...) Now that the dead-line is approaching, I have to make a decision. Looking at the candidates for this steering committee election and the decisions that are on the horizon, I trust the candidates who already have accepted their nominations to (...) (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | If I were a minifig......
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If I were a minifig...... This would be my living room. (2 URLs) brickshelf> I think I'm gonna make the rec room next. Pretty soon all the minifigs are gonna want to hang out at my pad. Hope ya like, Chris. (20 years ago, 28-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.announce.moc, FTX) !!
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| | Re: MLcad and LSynth
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(...) Thanks Michael, Kevin (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: A few rendered MOCs
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(...) I saw your post while I was flicking through Brickshelf before uploading my own. I was so tempted to go back and add a pagoda or gate or something to my model before posting. It's a nice little touch that really helps bring out the concept. (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build.sculpture, FTX)
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| | Re: A few rendered MOCs
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(...) Thanks. Thats a good idea for the dice. When I make the real world version I'll be sure to fill in the open areas. Chris. (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | Re: A few rendered MOCs
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(...) I used a few programs to finish off these images. Once the model was complete in MLcad I used L3P to convert the .ldr and .mpd files to .pov files. I used the L3P addon "L3PAO" to do this. I then opened the files in POV-RAY and ran that (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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| | Re: Collinear vertices warning on very small triangels [DAT]
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(...) thx for pointing. interesting thread. even after so many years I still find out something new (that's why I love LDraw :-) L3Lab and L3p share code ... hmmm ... L3Lab does not draw concave quads like this: 4 4 0.603 19.885 1.569 0.902 19.803 (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Gimme-five, actually 10
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(...) hmmm ... I checked them and they are working fine (...) sure :-) (...) w. (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: MLcad and LSynth
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Kevin, this sounds all like a realy nice feature ... must implement that ;-) and will remove the bin from the path ... maybe checking both paths ... the other thing with loading a file sounds like a bug, I'll have a look at that. Best regards, (...) (20 years ago, 27-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: TrueType font converter?
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(...) Thanks Stefan, I have already written the basic code to export the glyph using the FreeType library. (...) Thanks for that info too - I have now found some refs on the net. (...) the hardest part of the problem, your references will help (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Minifig hair and hats
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Irregular pieces with limited need for subpart structure and primitives, like minfig accessories and headgear, strike me as the perfect thing to create with an interactive 3D modeling tool like 3dsmax, Maya, Rhino, Milkshape3D or whatever people (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: No mention of scale in file format doc
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(...) You're probably right. The strictest definition is 1 LDU equals 1/20 the width of a 1x1 brick (whatever that measurement turns out to be). -Orion (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: No mention of scale in file format doc
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(...) I was wondering about this number in that otherwise very explanatory and very clear figure when I saw it in the Brickfest presentation. I would strongly argue that Lego, being a Danish creation, is in fact metric by design, and that 1 LDU is (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Thanks for the encouragement! Multiple meshes in a single 3DS or ASE file is now supported. I came across a nasty bug in the 3DS export from 3dsmax that took me a whole day to straighten out. It turs out that if any of the mesh objects (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Your best bet to get a quick result would probably be to look in some 3D graphics libraries for OpenGL and find working code to get a TT glyph out into a mesh model. Exporting a flat mesh model to LDraw format yourself is not very difficult, (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Does anyone know of a utility to convert TT font glyphs to LDraw DATs? I would be interested in looking at writing such a beast, if it hasn't already been done. I'm looking at this to be able to create LDraw representations of custom stickers. And (...) (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Much better! Thanks for that Orion, now I know exactly where to look when I need to remember how many studs per inch ;) ROSCO (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Darn copy and paste monster struck again. I've fixed it now. -Orion (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I see your point. I changed the wording and removed the images. -Orion (20 years ago, 26-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) heading ;) ROSCO (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Hi Willy, there was a thread about that recently, coincidentally someone else named Will :) (URL) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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The links to the zip-files are dead? Can you mail me all helpers? Including the arrows and stuff? Thanks. Jaco "Willy Tschager" <willy.tschager@tin.it> schreef in bericht news:IC9H3F.1D7v@lugnet.com... (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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hi lars, I get L3P collinear vertices warning on these very small triangels: 3 5 -0.8 1.98 -10 0 1.98 -10 -0.188 1.985 -10 3 11 10.262 16.35 -10 10.326 16.346 -10 10.246 16.504 -10 3 15 10.326 16.346 -10 10.369 16.314 -10 10.396 16.448 -10 3 2 (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) But what's required by/for the parts library is different from what the basic file format spec lays out. I think it is better (more flexible, easier to write) for the file format to be flexible. When I'm doing rough coding of new parts, I (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) All BFC requires is uniform, non-bowtie winding. While currently the spec doesn't require winding, I see no reason not to revise the new spec to make it a requirement. On the flip side there are many file still left in the loibrary with a (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Quoting the some of the new winding material: "The points of the quadrilateral must be declared in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise order (see above example images)." The basic file format specification should not include any mention of (...) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) It's a public beta. You can find it here: (URL) (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Have a look now: (URL) added LDU and quad winding. -Orion (20 years ago, 25-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) It may be worth mentioning the winding order for line types 3 and 4. (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Parts editing made easy (well, easier)
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Go Stefan Go! (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I noticed they were offset somewhat because of pivot point issues, and that took some time to resolve. The 3DS file format is actually very badly documented in public sources, but now it works the way it should. Now that I have the absolute (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) The bonsai tree is my favorite. I really like the lightening. (...) I did. (...) Question? Once you finished with them in LDraw; what program did you use to render them with? How did you export them from LDraw and import then to the new (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, FTX)
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"Willy Tschager" <willy.tschager@tin.it> wrote in news:ICEs3D.1DAL@lugnet.com: (...) Hi Willy, Thanks, but actually all those models are already there, they just don't all fit on one page. If you click the 'next' link on the bottom of the page, (...) (20 years ago, 24-Feb-05, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.space)
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