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(...) Sorry, I didn't find anything to access that function. It might actually be neat to do at rendering stage, and a somewhat similar effect can be reached using subsurf and creases.. not quite right, though. (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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If I have two triangles selected A-B-C and B-C-D adding a conditional/optional line primitive should pre-populate the dialog boxes with B-C-A-D (18 years ago, 17-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) I agree (mostly), which is why LDView doesn't support JPEG snapshots, even with color subsampling disabled. Implementing JPEG support would be fairly easy, but I've always felt that it wasn't appropriate. Having said that, I don't personally (...) (18 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) which IMO are so detrimental for all pictures containing high frequencies (=sharp edges). PNG is lossless, and doesn't generate anything like that. I know what I would use... JPEG is (maybe?) good for continous color changes, ie photos. (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi Travis, I didn't realise that you could switch off parts of jpeg compression. Very handy to know. I didn't quite spell it out in my previous post but I actually meant for raytraced images rather than general renders. For edge-lined renders (...) (18 years ago, 16-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) In my experience JPEG versions of computer-generated pictures only really look good when you turn off color sub-sampling during the JPEG compression. Many (most?) programs that allow you to create JPEG images don't support this option. It also (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) Thanks! This is now my new desktop background (The skier really was out of season, but I hadn't found anything good enough to replace it with). (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi Willy, I didn't realise you were using BMP format. If you don't already have a copy of (URL) ImageMagick convert> I can't recommend getting it enough. It is the most convenient conversion software ever if you use the command line and if (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) hmm ... the renderings are in .bmp and the zipper reduces file size from say 3841 KB to 1629 KB. I could convert them to .png while .jpg is out of question because of the artefacts. will take a bit though. w. (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) hi dave, I share the same feeling and my site is not supposed to behave in that way! could you please give me some extra information via email on the browser you are using, or the language set in your OS. to easy the usage for italian and (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi Willy, I forgot to mention it in my first post but having to download a zip of your wallpaper is quite annoying for me. You aren't going to be compressing a png or jpeg image much anyway (might even get bigger) so could I suggest replacing (...) (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) I'm glad you like it ... also good to know that there are more people which like girls with strong shoulders ;-) w. (18 years ago, 15-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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I couldn't find your email address, but the robots are in my BrickShelf folder: (URL) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.scenes)
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(...) I dislike websites that don't allow the 'back' button to return you to the previous website visited. Other than that--nice pics! Dave K (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) It looks really cool, but I'm confused by the lighting. The diagonal swath of fog makes it look like there is a rather seriously bright light source somewhere on the ground. The diagonal shadow that the top climber is in lines up perfectly (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) As a former Climbing Instructor, I think this is particularly cool. I have been trying to find a good solution for buildng a LEGO climbing wall, and I am now kicking myself for not thinking of just making the walls "sideways' Well Done! Karl (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) That is lovely. Really great use of rendering techniques to achieve something out of the ordinary. Tim (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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Very cool. Ok, I live by the sea and get a vertigo above everything higher 2 meters, so maybe I'm not an expert in climbing. But the dramatic view of the picture is excellent. Very good application of virtual lego. And an additional extra bonus (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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Hi folks, have you ever heard of "El Capitan", "Matterhorn" or "Cerro Torre"? Ever seen Sly in "Cliffhanger" or Robin Tunney in "Vertical Limit? You're an adrenaline junkie or are at least heavily depending on fresh air? Then check out my latest (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, FTX) !!
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Scratch that! Just found the 1-3 primitives lurking in the p\48 directory DOH!!! (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
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I recently needed a set of 1-3 circular primitives (120 degrees) Before even addressing if these should be official primitives (as opposed to sub-parts), what do people consider the "best" way of constructing these? a) overlapping two 1-4 (or 3-16) (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
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| | Re: 2 Part requests.
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Thanks Travis, I'll have to remember that for next time. Thomas, I got the file you sent me and it works just fine... But it's missing a quad. The file shows this: Line #86: 4 16 20 0 -15 20 2 -15 20 2 -12 20 0 -10 Line #87: 4 16 20 2 -15 -20 2 -15 (...) (18 years ago, 14-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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Most of the problems you saw are a result of the file being posted in FTX mode. You can eliminate all but two BFC errors by doing the following: Click the "View Raw Message" link at the top right of Thomas's post Select all the DAT code Copy the (...) (18 years ago, 13-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Error in the COLOUR meta command specification?
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(...) No, if it is hex, then it is an RGB value and not a color code. /Lars (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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Part 2431px17.dat works great. However part x461.dat has issues. Heres the errors from LDVIEW. Thanks again. First BFC command isn’t the first action in file; changing to NOCERTIFY. File: D:JeffreyLDrawPARTSx461.dat Line #6 Line: 0 BFC CERTIFY (...) (18 years ago, 13-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: *** LDView Version 3.1 Beta 1 Released ***
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(...) Thanks for the suggestions. I'll get 1 put into the 3.1 release. I know I said that the beta was feature-complete, but aside from the new icons, this feature is implemented entirely in the installer. I'll add 2 to my list of things to do in (...) (18 years ago, 13-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: 2 Part requests. [DAT]
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(...) here you go. just finished 0 Tile 1 x 4 with Train Controls Pattern 0 Name: 2431px17.dat 0 Unofficial Element 0 Author : tburger34@adelphia.net 1 16 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 s2431bs01.dat 4 16 -18.75 0 9.5 -18 0 10 -18 0 -10 -18.75 0 -9.5 4 16 (...) (18 years ago, 13-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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(...) heres x461.dat. 0 Train Steam Cylinder 2 x 2 x 1 & 2/3 Curved 0 Name: x461.ldr 0 ROTATION CENTER 0 0 0 1 "Custom" 0 ROTATION CONFIG 0 0 1 16 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 1 stud3.dat 0 BFC CERTIFY INVERTNEXT 1 16 0 8 0 16 0 0 0 -4 0 0 0 6 box5.dat 4 (...) (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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I'd like to make two feature requests for future versions of LDView: 1) the ability to set file associations to load LDraw models in LDView, by default 2) a command to open the current model in MLCad Great program! Thanks! (18 years ago, 12-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: 2 Part requests.
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1.) Train steam cylinder(the one found on all the grey era 12v and 4.5v steam engines.) (URL) 2.) The 1x4 tile with the control pannel found in the BNSF Locomotive. (URL) As I mentioned Peeron.com was down last night so I couldn't get exact details, (...) (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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Some clarification: (...) There have been two versions of this part: (URL) an older type with rectangular edges> and (URL) a newer type with rounded edges>, each one accepting a differend type of piston rod. So, you should indicate what type you're (...) (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | 2 Part requests.
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I am looking for 2 parts. Unfortunity, Peeron.com is offline right now so I can't get part numbers. If anyone has made these parts already I would appreciate it if you could provide a link to them. 1.) Train steam cylinder(the one found on all the (...) (18 years ago, 11-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Mecha models needed
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I was wondering if anyone has any LDraw models of mecha (giant robots) they'd be willing to donate to a video game project. Thanks! (18 years ago, 10-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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My son ask me to build his MOC's with LDraw, but very much of the bionicle parts are missing in the official libary and also on the parts tracker. Please, if someone has these parts also only as mockup, please let me have these files, so I can make (...) (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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(...) Thanks Niels, but the kudos go to Koyan Derudder (URL). All I did was take his work and put it in magazine format, along with a model that's easy to build. Koyan did all of the hard part, and we should be thanking him. :-) (18 years ago, 10-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) Thank YOU for making that great tutorial Geoff I'm sure we're many that has really been needing that for a long time: Personally I tried to assemble the bits and pieces strewn across lugnet and brickshelf to get the kind of renderings I've (...) (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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Thanks a bunch Jeffrey It seemed like anohter one of those offending type " 's had snuck into my povray.ini-file, thanks for making me check again, everything is working now!!! Cheers NB (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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| | MOC: Fortress Ship
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Hi, I uploaded the LDraw-Model of a new Space Police (II) vessel to my website: (URL) I was trying to create something like a B-17 "Flying Fortress" for space - a vessel that has guns at every possible location with some crowded internal space. This (...) (18 years ago, 9-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: 3149* variations
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(...) This was a unilateral admin decision to maintain backward compatibility. We already have 3149a.dat, 3149b.dat and 3149c.dat in the official library, but used in a way that is contrary to the current practice. Nowadays we try to use different (...) (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | LEGO Poem: TGP
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Here is another poem for you all. (URL) -AHui A&M LWorks (URL) (18 years ago, 7-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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Hi all. Why are the 3149c parts labelled d and e rather than a and b? I can't see any comments or lugnet posts explaining why. Thanks (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: LDD to LDRAW Conversion Fixes (another fix)
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In lugnet.cad.ldd, Jason J. Railton wrote: <snipped content> (...) <snipped content> (...) I'd suggest experimenting and seeing if this is a color-specific issue. 49668 is one of the numbers that is remapped internally in the program, so that (as (...) (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ldd)
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| | New Space Police 1 and M-Tron MOCs
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Hi, I just uploaded four new space models to my site, instructions available as MPD files: (URL) M-Tron Small Transporter: A small transport vessel for minifig accessories. Uses a few elements which weren't yet available during the M-Tron era, I (...) (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space)
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| | Re: Problems using L3PAO on windows XP
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(...) If you can't get it working, you may want to check L3PGen: (URL) me know what you think. (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: *** LDView Version 3.1 Beta 1 Released ***
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(...) Now that really is an extremely helpful addition. Finally, the days of trial-and-error shall be over :) Thanks! (18 years ago, 6-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Using Blender to animate Ldraw models
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Hi all, i have finished the first two parts of my Minifig animation tutorial for blender. The (URL) Part> covers the import and preparation of the minifigs mesh while the (URL) Part> covers the creation of the armature and the alignment of the (...) (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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(...) details removed (...) Thanks everyone for pointing these out. I will update this info on the BrickJournal web site as well so other people don't run into the same problem. As for the copy through Notepad, I have done that so long that I take (...) (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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There are more then one issue with the files and code specified in the tutorial. I found them all, so here is the required fixes to make them work. Step 1.) Assuming you have downloaded the proper files: Begin by opening the POV-Ray master ini file (...) (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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| | Desperately seeking part # 47758
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Has anyone created, or can anyone create 47758 'Windscreen 4 x 4 Roll Cage' for me? I have a model I need to build instructions for and I have a very short deadline to get the images out. Thanks (18 years ago, 3-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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(...) That wouldn't have helped here. The problem is that whatever software was used to do the article used fancy quotes (different opening and closing quotes). Those are just extended ASCII characters, though, which means that they would have (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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Of course this doesn't solve the problems I ran into in the process because I messed with the installations :( Hope somebody can help with that -NB (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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(...) LOL! You're right, I simply forgot the FIRST rule when copying ANY code (from the internet): Always copy-paste via notepad to avoid crappy tags. Thanks a lot David, now excuse me for a while: gotta stand in the corner being ashamed of myself (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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To be more specific, it get stuck these places: POV-FILE: // Generated by L3P v1.3 20010120 (C) 1998-2001 Lars C. Hassing lch@ccieurope.com // WWW: (URL) WWW: (URL) Date: Wed Aug 02 09:48:57 2006 // Input file: C:\LDRAW\MODELS\02 1995.ldr // (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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(...) Right now it just seem like I've screwed POV-Ray up :( The rad_def.inc problems started before I tampered with the file, underway, I tried to download a version from the internet (which turned out even worse) - in an attempt to get the old one (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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(...) Hi Niels, I recently did this tutorial as well. (...) I think I had the exact same problem. I did get it to work, and the answer was rather odd. This is the text that you are pasting into your POV file from the tutorial, correct? #version (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Re: Bugs in rad_def.inc
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--SNIP-- (...) --SNIP-- Hi Niels, Could it be possible that you have edited the rad_def.inc file and accidentally left in characters from the Scandinavian character set (maybe the problem could be with your povray file too)? It is possible that (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | Bugs in rad_def.inc
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I'm trying to follow Koyan's rendering-tutorial in the Brickjournal 4: Been slowly progressing through the multiple downloads necessary, both those that were mentioned in the text (Todd's colours) and those who weren't (they're hidden here if you (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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| | 2431px4 - Tile, Decorated 1 x 4 with Hieroglyphs and Minifig Pattern
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Anyone working on this patterned tile? (URL) Regards, Ludo (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Problems using L3PAO on windows XP
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(...) WOOHOOOO! It works!!! Now I finally have a chance to try out megapov, edgelines and all the other fancy stuff for the first time!! Thanks a lot Steve, I couldn't access the environmental variables the way you suggested, but knowing what to (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: *** LDView Version 3.1 Beta 1 Released ***
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Sorry for the problems downloading the files. Hopefully everything should work properly now. --Travis (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | New LEGO Poem: Tic Toc
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I've been out of touch with the LEGO community for a while (1+ year now) but am happy to say that while my LEGO may be boxed up my spirit it not! As such I'm happy to present the newest LEGO Poem addition entitled TIC TOC (URL) The 1600x1200 version (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: parts i'd like to see in Lcad/MLcad
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(...) Got it! The problem was that I did not save the subfile in the S\ folder - I didn't understand what was going on until I more carefully read the warning upon opening the 's' parts in MLcad: "s\43710s01.dat not found, continue loading?" I (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: parts i'd like to see in Lcad/MLcad
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(...) So you're having trouble with the "right hand" part, 43711.dat? There is no "mirror" of s\43710s01.dat - the reference from 43711.dat to the subfile does the mirroring. So no file is "missing" - it isn't needed. It *sounds* like something is (...) (18 years ago, 2-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: parts i'd like to see in Lcad/MLcad
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(...) SNIP I saved that subfile-the mirror of that one is the one missing on the LDraw site (link goes to the same subfile). Even with all the files saved & new partslist created it shows up as stud only. should i load the subfile first, create (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | ldraw interactive dvd wiki update
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I have just finnish making a diagram of the fueltest demo to help me finnish the dvd example and to show you all what's the idea like. If anyone wants to have their own LIDVD project on my wiki just give me your e-mail and I'll make you member of (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: New mockups
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(...) TNX Joseph (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: *** LDView Version 3.1 Beta 1 Released ***
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(...) That's very strange. It worked fine when I tested it last night before posting the announcement message. Now it doesn't, even with the same mirror that worked last night (easynews). I'll see if I can figure out what's wrong (I suspect it's the (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Problems using L3PAO on windows XP
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(...) In XP, you set environment variables in the "My Computer" properties dialog. Right-click "My Computer" and choose Properties, Advanced tab, Environment Variables button. The new variables can be added in either the top (user) or bottom (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Disappearing backslash? (was: parts i'd like to see in Lcad/MLcad)
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XFUT lugnet.admin.general (...) This is odd. When viewing my original posting through the web interface, the backslash between 'ldraw' and 'parts' is not displayed. But looking at the raw message, the backslash is actually present. I wonder if this (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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| | RE: New mockups
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Any chance of deep links, as every time I visit this link I get the "folder is not yet public" message -----Original Message----- From: news-gateway@lugnet.com [mailto:news-gateway...ugnet.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Burger Sent: 30 July 2006 04:05 To: (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Problems using L3PAO on windows XP
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Wait a sec... from the pov-file it looks like L3PAO actually call l3p directly, so I guess it's the path for LDRAWDIR that's wrong Anyways, don't start nitpicking about the file names - for some odd reason lugnet just want to hide the backward (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Problems using L3PAO on windows XP
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As far as I can see, there simply isn't an autoexec.bat file on windows XP - so I can't follow Lars' instructions to tell the computer where to always look for L3p and Ldrawdir... So basically when L3PAO calls L3P, windows don't know where it is, (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: parts i'd like to see in Lcad/MLcad
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(...) I'm guessing the one subfile you are missing is this one: (URL) Because that subfile is the entire part, except for the stud. Download this file to your ldrawpartss directory, and MLCAD should be happier. Steve (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: *** LDView Version 3.1 Beta 1 Released ***
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(...) all sourceforge mirrors I tried have problems with the files (.zip as well as .exe) while there is no problem downloading the 3.0 files. (...) because of the problem mentioned above I can just ask. does it mean that the unofficial files will (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | *** LDView Version 3.1 Beta 1 Released ***
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LDView 3.1 Beta 1 is now available for download from the LDView downloads page here: (URL) This is a Beta release, which means that I'm hoping to get as much feedback as possible. This also means that it is likely not as stable as a final release, (...) (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: parts i'd like to see in Lcad/MLcad
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I've tried downloading the files & subfiles (one subfile is missing-can't remember which now) & can't get them to work; onlt a stud shows up in MLcad jeff (18 years ago, 1-Aug-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: 48 directory and non filename only line 1 part file names
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(...) Yes, basically. It wouldn't make any sense to add the parts\s directory, because those files are segments of parts -- they aren't complete objects in any sense. They are only intended to be used by part files, which should refer to them (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: 48 directory and non filename only line 1 part file names
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(...) <snip> (...) Is it correct to assume because of this, the 48 and s dirs must not be added to the part search directories list? Roland (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: 48 directory and non filename only line 1 part file names
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(...) I've decided to drop the whole option for now, so the 48 dir is only used if parts reference to it by 48/xxx.dat . Roland (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Using Blender to animate Ldraw models
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(...) I have done that for the grabber arm animation but for minifigs i'll stick to vertex groups. (...) You are right, but this method is not very handy inn this case. For my little animated movie i have started a character library in blender, (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) Never mind, your web page explained it (reducing object count). The import script has a function to do that, btw, called "flattening" because it reminded me of the Gimp function to join layers. It will normally only leave objects for the file (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I'm not quite sure why you don't just parent the objects (legs, arms etc) to the bones, avoiding the deformation groups entirely? Also, sorry about my extended absence. I haven't worked on these scripts or blender in a very long time, and (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad)
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I was wondering if any inroads have been made toward releasing/maintaining an Official library of POV-Ray parts (even if they're just L3P output). If not, I was wondering if there were any interest in creating an Unofficial "Official" library of (...) (18 years ago, 31-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Blender Animation Tutorial Part 1
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Hi there, i have finished the first of my three parts tutorial on animating a minifig in Blender. The tutorial can be found at (URL) comments, corrections etc are welcome! Carsten (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) guys, I was kidding!!! (...) no need. IMHO you're absolutely right on this. please take it to the LSC once the new mailing list is up and running. w. (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: 2006 LSC: Election Results
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(...) Congratulations to all! Steve [lugnet.cad sidebar updated] (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) reasons: 1. Any existing review-votes will be erased. 2. It won't get the file deleted. The only way to get a file deleted is to send an email to the admins, asking for the deletion. Send an email to the parts-admins at parts (at) ldraw (dot) (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: 48 directory and non filename only line 1 part file names
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(...) <snip> As might be expected, Steve's replies were correct (as far as I know, anyway ;-). (...) While it's true that this isn't all that useful, it can still be done, even though some parts reference primitives from the 48\ directory directly. (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) address. Please send mine to the gmail.com user named tcobbs. --Travis (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I agree that perhaps a poll isn't the right way to go, but the part does address a valid problem. While this particular part is a shortcut part, there are other parts in the library that have bad origin/rotation settings that aren't shortcuts. (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) Not exactly. The files in the ldraw\p\48 directory are all based on a 48-faceted approximation of a circle. The regular primitives in ldraw\p are all based on 16-facets. Just because a file is in one directory does not mean a corresponding (...) (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | New mockups
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have a look. a few new mockup parts from the train RC stuff. (URL) (18 years ago, 30-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | 48 directory and non filename only line 1 part file names
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Hello all, Still working on the LDraw loader. The 48 directory in ldraw\p, as far I understand it, is a 'alternative' source for primitives, not? Jet I see some (unofficial) files using type 1 lines with the 48\ attached to the part name reference (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: 2006 LSC: Election Results
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(...) A quick check shows that the addresses are masked, some: (URL) (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) I agree - part deleted from Parts Tracker. (...) Agreed - I deleted this and moved flowers.dat to 3741c01.dat (...) Deleted (...) I understand the intent, but think this is just one of those legacy issues we have to live with. I see how (...) (18 years ago, 29-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Looking for a commuter train LDraw model
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Hello all! I'm looking for an ldraw model of a commuter train for a project I am working on. If anyone has one or knows where I can get one it would be apprciated? The project is my LEGO POEMS (see (URL)). I have two poems that I recently created (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Tutorial on reviewing parts
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(...) You did mail it to me: I'd really like to include it, but it seem a bit too sketchy imo: I've mailed it back to you with some suggestions 2 times, but I guess your spamfilter ate it or someting... I'll try to find it on my desktop when I turn (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Tutorial on reviewing parts
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(...) np (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: Animtaions
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(...) Oops, this where QT aliases to existing m4v files. I have replaced them with there originals. (...) Thanks, this are my first animations of technic models. I want to check if it is realistic to start a little movie which animates a whole (...) (18 years ago, 28-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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(...) Thanks, No need to convert them for me. Now that I downloaded them first, I can watch them outside IE! (Some of the files are 27 kb or less though, like GasStation-4.mov, and won't play...) So far, I've watched grabber-iWeb.mov, and it is (...) (18 years ago, 27-Jul-06, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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