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(URL) This new utility allows to create a surface by extrusion of a shape along a path. The path is defined as two sets of lines, provided to PathTruder as two LDraw files. The shape, also a set of lines, is the third required input file. The fist (...) (16 years ago, 27-Oct-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: BlueBrick
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(...) You already have this feature since the first release. Use the mouse wheel, or alternatively if you don't use a mouse with a wheel or if you use a touch pad, you can use "CTRL+SHIT+left mouse click+mouse move". To pan the view, you can use (...) (16 years ago, 26-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | LDCalc new version
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I just have uploaded a new version (0.1.0.2) of LDCalc. This is only a bugfix for some calculations. Now it calculates exact like LCad Calculator ((URL) if you have choosen the same options. Be sure to have the MSFramework 2.0 installed, otherwise (...) (16 years ago, 26-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Inliner v1.1.0.1 [DAT]
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A new version of Inliner is available at (URL) is a bugfix, that fixes the wrong winding if you use the inlinedeep option and do not inline to the lowest level. So this version can now easily change a CW version of a file to a CCW version. You have (...) (16 years ago, 25-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | LGEO bug fixes
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Hi, a minor update is available (full lgeo.zip archive only) on digitalbricks.org It includes error fixes reported by some users, some parts generated parsing errors with POV-Ray, others had wrong orientation. Thanks for reporting, and keep on (...) (16 years ago, 25-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Part 57792 sans spiral
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(...) Really good work, but please use 16 or 48 for the cylinder and do not combine both, as this results in visible gaps. cu mikeheide (16 years ago, 21-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Part 57792 sans spiral
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Hi all, Just letting people know I've done most of 57792 but not the internal spiral (which is why I've not uploaded it). I'll probably try to add it sometime but in the meantime I thought I'd upload what I've done to save duplication and provide (...) (16 years ago, 21-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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(...) No, of course not. LGEO parts are intended to have the same orientation and position as the LDRAW parts. Thanks for your note, I fixed this. The new file will come with the next update. to make a quick fix, open lg_6058.inc and change lines (...) (16 years ago, 21-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: DATHeader UPDATE (1.1.9)
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(...) Looks great - thanks! Philo (16 years ago, 20-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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(...) Hi, very nice work, thanks for everything :-) I invoke l3p using OMake build scripts and the many command line switches it offers are fantastic. I have one question about LGEO: The part "Cockpit 4 x 11 x 2 _2/3", 6058.DAT, seems to be placed (...) (16 years ago, 19-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | DATHeader UPDATE (1.1.9)
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I have just finished the next version (1.1.9) of DATHeader. All new build in checks are described at (URL) that extra checks will be performed before DATHeader writes the file and you will be asked if found errors should be corrected. You can (...) (16 years ago, 19-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: BlueBrick
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Hi, I've just release a new version of my BlueBrick software. The new release fix some small bugs and issues reported by the early adopters, but also contains some new features that were on my todo list: NEW FEATURE (Jeramy): Add shortcuts to add (...) (16 years ago, 19-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | LETGUI new version 0.1.0.16
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A new version of LETGUI ((URL) is now available. The new option for Inliner ((URL) is now supported. Have fun! cu mikeheide (16 years ago, 18-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: DATHeader next release
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(...) You are right with your consequence, but as all lines are still in the file and can easily be reactivated I do not want to limit the user that way. I try to keep DATHeader flexible also for other uses than checking parts for the library (...) (16 years ago, 18-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: DATHeader next release
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(...) If so only "Unofficial_***" should be available. w. (16 years ago, 18-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | DATHeader next release
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I am just working on the next release of DATHeader. The changes are described below. If anybody has comments or additions to this they are welcome. New in Version 1.1.9 The following tests will be performed by DATHeader. If DATHeader finds an error (...) (16 years ago, 17-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Introduction to LPub 4 video
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(...) Have you tried reducing the screen res, to make the base file size smaller? How about using tools on the Mac to reduce resolution? I've not played with video on the Mac much. Kevin (16 years ago, 13-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Introduction to LPub 4 video
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(...) Thanks. I have a full resolution version of the video which is crystal clear, but it's a big file (about a gigabyte). It may be possible to convert it to a video sharing site format with less degradation, but I don't know how. Actually, I may (...) (16 years ago, 13-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Introduction to LPub 4 video
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(...) Hi Jim, This is very nice and quick. I just wish there was a way to make the video more clear. It is an excellent tutorial (especially the part where you have to move LPub to get to the dialog to pick the picture. Doh!) Kevin (16 years ago, 13-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Inliner v1.1
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A new version of Inliner is available at (URL) you can choose the deepth of inlining level. cu mikeheide (16 years ago, 12-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | L3PAO 1.9 Beta
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The beta update of L3PAO to go along with Lars' L3P 1.4 beta is now available. The .zip contains two files. Replace your existing versions with both of the files in the archive. There may be issues with certain activeX controls not being installed (...) (16 years ago, 11-Oct-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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| | Re: LETGUI new version 0.1.0.15
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(...) There was a bug when you have changed the error and warning angles. This is fixed now. I did not have changed the version number. So current version 1.0.15 is updated. cu mikeheide (16 years ago, 10-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | LETGUI new version 0.1.0.15
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A new version of LETGUI ((URL) is now available. The new options for PlanarCheck ((URL) are now supported. Have fun! cu mikeheide (16 years ago, 9-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | L3PAO Update Status (Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930")
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(...) I've been working the last couple of days to update L3PAO so that it will accommodate all of Lars' enhancements to L3P. It isn't fully-tested yet, but I figured I'd give everyone a look at the interface changes. I think I've incorporated all (...) (16 years ago, 9-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad, FTX) !
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| | CAD and FIRST Lego League (FLL)
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Hello again all, It's been awhile since I've frequented these parts, but I thought I would throw this out there anyway and see if anyone could help me. I teach CAD at a Community College in Southern California. Our Electronics Department Head is (...) (16 years ago, 8-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.robotics)
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| | Re: Looking for part - Hinge Arm 2x2x6
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(...) Yes, please send it direct to my emailadress. But as I said, don't expect a perfect part. cu mikeheide (16 years ago, 7-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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(...) Wow, Lars! looks like I have a ton of work ahead of me getting the GUI to accommodate all the new options. I'll get started this week. Jeff (16 years ago, 6-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Looking for part - Hinge Arm 2x2x6
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(...) Hello Mike... Many thanks for your offer of help. I dimensioned it as best I could with a ruler as I don't have any calipers available at the moment. If you can build some type of mock up that would be great if you have the time. I have a (...) (16 years ago, 6-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Introduction to LPub 4 video
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Here is a video showing how to set up LPub and how to use it to create instructions for a simple model: (URL) to all the files used in the example are available on that page. The screencast was recorded on a Mac, but I think most of the features (...) (16 years ago, 6-Oct-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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| | Re: Looking for part - Hinge Arm 2x2x6
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(...) I don't think that there is a file for that at present. The only information I found was this thread ((URL) it is a compound part it is much more difficult than other parts. If a mockup will work for you I can create one (maybe only dimensions (...) (16 years ago, 6-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Looking for part - Hinge Arm 2x2x6
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Hi.. I'm trying to see if the .DAT file exists for the following part: Hinge Arm 2x2x6 with click rotation socket and black pin (Peeron lists as x514c01) I have not been able to find a part number on the part itself. I am working on an animation (...) (16 years ago, 5-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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(...) L3PAO should still work with the new L3P. I have added several new options, which L3PAO obviously cannot set until it is updated. /Lars (16 years ago, 5-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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(...) OK, good idea. You mean the %APPDATA% environment variable ? Where should it go in the search order ? Like this: The LDRAWINI environment variable %APPDATA%\LDraw.ini %USERPROFILE%\LDraw.ini %ALLUSERSPROFILE%\LDraw.ini LDrawDir\LDraw.ini (...) (16 years ago, 5-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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Woot!! Woot!! Thanks! Does this affect L3PAO? Or does L3PAO still work OK with the new L3P? Did you add any new "-xxxx" that L3PAO does not have I guess is the main question. Ahui (16 years ago, 4-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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In lugnet.cad, Timothy Gould wrote: <snip> (...) It is on the list. I just finished work in one of my other hobbies (community theater). "Lend Me a Tenor" just opened last night. I'm working on resizing of CSI using the mouse (model scale), as well (...) (16 years ago, 4-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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In lugnet.announce, Lars C. Hassing wrote: Thanks for the new version Lars! I'll post issue as I find them but this stuck out (...) For Windows, you should add the App Data directory for a searched location. Microsoft recommends and Vista security (...) (16 years ago, 3-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | "LGEO" and "L3P v1.4 BETA 20080930"
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Lutz Uhlmann and I are happy and proud to announce the release of a new large set of the LGEO parts and the supporting L3P. Well, more than seven years since last release of L3P... what can I say? During that time I have had several periods with (...) (16 years ago, 30-Sep-08, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.ray) !!
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| | Re: Voting for October 2008 contests is now open
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I see that Philo has already modeled the new Power Functions parts, including the linear actuator. That's a pretty fast turnaround. :) (16 years ago, 2-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) On Windows (sorry, Jim...) you may use PDFCreator ((URL) It is used as a virtual printer that can output PDFs but also various image format. So you can "print" your instructions with it and create images of any size. Philo (16 years ago, 2-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) I think that would be useful, too. Based on past correspondence with Kevin, I think it is planned but just hasn't happened yet. What I do is just open the PDF in Preview and save the pages as PNGs. That's how I made the instruction images I've (...) (16 years ago, 2-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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(...) LEGO name on Factory Pick-a-Brick is "Roof Tile 1 X 1 X 2/3" Philo (16 years ago, 1-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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(...) I agree. So both LDraw and Peeron should change the name. I see that the name has been changed allready on the partstracker of both part 50746 and 54200. What is the official LEGO name for the part or doesn't LEGO name it's parts anyway? Do (...) (16 years ago, 1-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) I think the page image output is replaced by the ability to create PDF files. But I'd like to see this feature too! In other words: 2 options for output: PDF and PNG (whole page) files for every page. (16 years ago, 1-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Voting for October 2008 contests is now open
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The voting for the October 2008 contests is now open. Visit the (URL) page> to cast your vote. Willy Tschager LDraw.org Administration Team (16 years ago, 1-Oct-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) Hi Kevin, I really enjoy the new LPub but sorely miss the page image output. Am I just not spotting it or has it really been removed? I've always liked the ability to edit my files in GIMP to add renders, credit etc. Any chance of putting it (...) (16 years ago, 30-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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(...) With the notable exception of the 45 degree slopes, none of the other slope parts have exactly the inclination used in the part description. Note that all have a small vertical section (or step) at the front which causes the angle to deviate (...) (16 years ago, 30-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Zaku II - 4884 alternate model [DAT]
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model page announced here: (URL) Zaku II - 4884 Wild Hunters alternate model 0 may include unofficial parts 0 WRITE Author: Joseph Gonzalez (c) 2008 0 Unofficial Model 0 IMPORTANT: Zaku and Gundam is a registered trademark of Sotsu Agency Co. 0 (...) (16 years ago, 30-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) It is indeed. I need to place another bufferexchange there. (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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I found one more thing. It appears that at least one of the parts placed in step 7 gets left around inside the model, and is just visible in step 15 as a black rectangle in the center of the bottom. The is visible in both versions of the PDF. (...) (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) You missed a difference on Page 2. In the bottom part, the green arrows are shown in the 4.0.0.1 version, and not in the other version. (...) And round light grey plate 1x1 is not shown either. --Travis (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) I am looking forward to the results, as I am due to deliver building instructions for a project I am working on. I have sent you some personal E-mails about this too. Once again, I thank _you_ for all you effords in creating LPub. (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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Right. So who is to change the name then? Peeron or LDraw? (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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(...) But if you use the part properly* it's 31 degrees. The 45 slope is named for its face slope rather than its total slope. Tim * And by properly I, of course, mean use a heap of offsetting to make them all line up ;) (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) Jaco, Thanks for your detailed analysis complete with MPD to allow recreation. I will take if rom here and fix the LPub bugs. Kevin (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LPub4.0.0.1 available
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(...) OK, while testing and playing around with LPub 4 I tried some new techniques I've come up with. I've recreated the "exact" instructions for set 4491. (URL) the same file in LPub 4.0.0.0 and 4.0.0.1 gives different outputs. I've uploaded the (...) (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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(...) Why does the follow-up go to the Robotics group? This is a CAD / LDraw issue, so it should be lugnet.cad.dat.parts. (My mistake in the first place to post it to lugnet.cad ;-) (16 years ago, 29-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: New FastRad Tutorial
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(...) Very nice! Thanks! (16 years ago, 26-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.ray, FTX)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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(...) Hmm. Is there some reason you couldn't just jump right to using Tan? Tan(theta) = opposite/adjacent (16 years ago, 27-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Slope Brick 1x1
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(...) The part file has the dimensions needed to answer this question. The triangles on the sides tell you the width and height of the end. From there you can calculate the length of the hypotenuse. h = sqrt(w*w+h*h) the sin of the angle is (...) (16 years ago, 27-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Slope Brick 1x1
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Part 50746 is called Slope Brick 33 1 x 1 x 2/3 on Peeron, but this one and and 54200 are called Slope Brick 45 1 x 1 x 2/3 in LDraw and in the unofficial parts. What should it be? 33 of 45 degrees? (16 years ago, 26-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Cool idea for a collaboration/contest
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I think it would be cool if people collaborated to create a desktop theme using LDraw/POVRay. Here's one for Disney that kind of gives an idea of what could be done: (URL) (16 years ago, 25-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Color Dithering Chart
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In working on getting the new colors into LDConfig.ldr, I thought it helpful to see a visual reference of the color dithering, and I thought that I'd share it for those that are interested: (URL) W. (16 years ago, 24-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Anyone working on 60478 ?
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(...) I wouldn't rely on Google - if you know the part number it is far easier to use the "lookup" box on almost every page of the Parts Tracker (URL). There has not been voting on parts submissions for many years now - there is a review and (...) (16 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Electric Wire [DAT]
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Hi all, Using LSynth I am trying to create this wire: 0 Wire 0 Name: wire.ldr 0 Author: Jaco van der Molen 0 Unofficial Model 0 SYNTH BEGIN ELECTRIC_CABLE 0 0 ROTATION CENTER 0 0 0 1 "Custom" 0 ROTATION CONFIG 0 0 1 0 60 -88 40 -1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -1 (...) (16 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org 2008-01 Parts Library Update now available
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(...) Hi Willy, I don't want to make my approach too simplistic, but if you try using my program, it automatically creates a file called Parts00.lst in lDraw folder. If anyone can translate it in any language and we choose a SIMPLE naming Convention (...) (16 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Anyone working on 60478 ?
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(...) That didn't turn up in my Google search. I downloaded his file and am using it instead of mine. What happens if two people develop the same part? Are both eligible for voting? (16 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Anyone working on 60478 ?
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(...) An unofficial version was posted to the Parts Tracker on Saturday by Michael Heidemann (URL) Chris (16 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Anyone working on 60478 ? [DAT]
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(...) I edited the 48336 in the unofficial parts library (by Guy Vivan [guyvivan]) and turned it into 60478. I've never submitted a part to the library before, so I don't know the procedure, but here it is anyway... I am happy to relinquish all (...) (16 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Anyone working on 60478 ?
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I can't find this part in any parts library, unofficial or otherwise: (URL) anyone worked on it? It seems to me that it would be similar enough to 48336, which does exist in the unofficial parts library, that it wouldn't be too hard, no? (16 years ago, 22-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: LDraw.org 2008-01 Parts Library Update now available
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In lugnet.cad, Sergio Reano wrote: Hi Sergio, (...) This has been on the LSCs laundry list for a very long time: (URL) they even have a draft written by Jacob: (URL) if I remember correctly all the 1.0.0 and header stuff got into the way. w. (16 years ago, 20-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDraw Design Pad v2.0 Beta 4
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(...) Wow! Nice feature. Haven't tested it yet but this is definitely going to be very useful. I also updated my betatest page. w. (16 years ago, 20-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDraw Design Pad v2.0 Beta 4
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(...) Looks like it is _something_ on my W2k machine. I tried an another computer with XP and it works fine (...) ...or maybe it is something wrong in the registry: on the XP machine I get a nice grid toolbar that I don't see on the W2k one! (though (...) (16 years ago, 19-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | 50th anniversary of the Smurfs
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Hi all, LEGO is not the only one who celebrates a 50th anniversary. (URL) (click pic) Larger images in my (URL), once moderated. Hope you like it. Play well, Maarten (16 years ago, 19-Sep-08, to lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.cad, lugnet.build, FTX)
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| | Re: LDraw Design Pad v2.0 Beta 4
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(...) Without adding options, it would be best to have all transformations operations centered on main file origin. An extension would be to allow transformations centered on on user defined point (cf. MLCad). And to go further, transformations (...) (16 years ago, 19-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDconfig.ldr - missing colors
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(...) I have been waiting to hear from someone on this. The issues left to be worked (as I remember them anyway): 1) compile all of the colors into one file (LDConfig.ldr) 2) work out the LDRAW color IDs as best as possible and get the steer co to (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: LDraw.org's position on the copyright of rendered images
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(...) Thank you Willy and the SteerCo for answering the question with this clear and eminently reasonable response. For reference, here is my original question: (URL) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | SR 3D Builder 0.3.2.1 Released
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New version of my CAD application has just been released as always you can find it at (URL) building Sergio (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org 2008-01 Parts Library Update now available
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(...) The suggestion that fixes to already released official parts should not be in the unofficial library download ((URL)) seems reasonable at first reading, but we need to consider the wider implications. For example, consider the following (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org 2008-01 Parts Library Update now available
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(...) And they may come back on Tracker as a new version when an author improves an already certified part. So often you have to deal with two version of the same part, one official and one (improved) on PT. Philo (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org 2008-01 Parts Library Update now available
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(...) That has always happened in the past, and will presumably happen with the next update. The parts tracker "unofficial parts library" only contains new (unreleased) files and that have been modified since the last update. This update was (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org 2008-01 Parts Library Update now available
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Hi, I'm the author of SR 3D Builder and I was thinking that the update were including part corrections and fixes at least for the official parts, but I understand that is a huge work. Since my appl loads the whole part library to build images for (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Request for more stringent naming of (Complete|Shortcut) parts
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(...) NOT that it's probably relevant to the discussion one way or the other, but... :-) Back before TLG was into their current practice of saving on packaging*, the boxes had what I always referred to as the "Display tray", a plastic molded tray (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Sorry. I misinterpreted your initial post. I just went back and reread it, and see that it doesn't actually say that the user used 4107488.dat, but it does seems to imply this (at least to me). (...) I had forgotten about that new format for (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) The point is that the model does *not* use 4107488.dat because that is not the right shape for the model...... If everyone only ever used 4107488.dat, I would not have brought it up. (...) Chris has told me how to recognize the complete parts. (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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In lugnet.cad, Chris Dee wrote: <snip> (...) This is good to know. Sorry if I missed that. (...) Kevin (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) purely a header standardisation exercise, although minor changes were made to part descriptions as part of this. Chris (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Well, it's not shipped completely disassembled (arms and hands are pre-attached to the torso, and legs are attached to hips). However, I have certainly never seen them shipped completely assembled as a minifig (except for the glued keychains, (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Whether the Header Specification is ambiguous or not, this is how I believe I have implemented the "Shortcut" filetype in the !LDRAW_ORG line. So for the 2008-01 official library onwards, grep '!LDRAW_ORG Shortcut' * > foo should be reliable. (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Since there is question about how LDDP should mirror, what is the expected behavior? If my method is unexpected then how should the process be changed? (...) Can you give me more specifics? I added this since the last beta so it might not work (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) <SNIP> (...) Yes, they should, but the "mistake" was made eight years ago, before we had the clarity that time brings to standards implementation. The same applies to 754-756, at least. For backward compatibility reasons we can never remove (...) (16 years ago, 18-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I guess they should be, but they are not. (...) Fair enough. I didn't know they were always shipped disassembled. (...) The only files that LPub opens and analyzes are model and submodel files. All other opening and analyzing of part files is (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Shouldn't 680.dat, 681.dat, and 682.dat all be in the parts/s directory? They don't represent real pieces of plastic (or rubber in this case), so I don't understand why they are modeled as such. Or do synthesized sub-parts get treated (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) A welcome addition to LDDP! Now I find Mirror/Rotations a bit misleading: - Mirroring of type 1 lines is done centered on subfile origin - Mirroring of other line types and rotation of all element types is done centered on main file origin. (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) You are right, the file is truncated. But this mistake is not recent, it already appeared in LDraw.org Parts Update 2003-02 ((URL) A corrected version is now on PT ((URL) (...) This is not a problem, "The whitespace characters allowed for (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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Attention please: Part 32172.dat has incomplete last line. Fix it Also part 4220.dat has TAB char separator instead of spaces... Thanks Sergio (16 years ago, 15-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Joshua, Scott, are there news on the new LDConfig.ldr? Sorry, I didn't have the time to keep updated on the process. Did you syncronize your efforts? PLMK, w. (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | LDraw.org's August 2008 Model and Part of the Month Winners
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Congratulations to the winners of the August 2008 Model/Part Of The Month (MOTM/POTM) contests: (URL) MOTM, Prinoth Leitwolf with Power Functions by Han Crielaard> (URL) POTM - Best Part, Electric Spybotic Brick with Trans Red Cover (Shortcut) by (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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The LDraw Steering Committee (SteerCo) has been questioned about LDraw.org's policy (as expressed by the Contributor Agreement (URL) other documentation, or tradition) on third parties capitalising on the considerable volunteer time, effort, and (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.announce) !
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Hi, I want to start by thanking the LDraw Standards Committee for all their diligent work in stratifying the documentation on LDraw Header format: (URL) As thorough as this document is, it is incomplete or ambiguous in the area of describing (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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Here's the file for LDDP 2.0 beta 4: (URL) Add the the ability to move/rotate lines based on grid settings (Thanks to Philo for the icons) - Reorganized many UI menus and the options dialog - Error fixing should now be fixed (again) - Other bug (...) (16 years ago, 17-Sep-08, to lugnet.cad)
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