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(...) It's my pleasure to make you happy.;-) cu mikeheide (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) That did it! TNX * 10**6 Joseph (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) You need the latest version (3.3) of MLCad to support LDCondig.ldr. My hint, install it separate from other versions (do not overwrite your existing version) as you maybe run into problems with the current version. That problems are already (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Just put it in your ldraw folder where you have the subfolders \parts and \p. In MLCad you have to set this folder in the settings - General - change... submenu. On the tab "General" you have to specify again that folder. That's it. cu (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) The LDConfig.ldr file has me stumped. Where in the LDraw architecture does it fit and how do I incorporate it into MLcad? TNX Joseph (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I'll see what I can do. Files with many dependencies that need to be released together often take the longest because just one un-certified file in the dependency chain can hold up the whole batch. I'll tidy up the headers with admin edits, (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) In lugnet.cad, Roland Melkert also wrote some other text. The 6.5 shock absorber is made by Jeff Boen and the unofficial file at the parts tracker(1) is prepared by Steve Bliss. Both have affirmed the Contributor Agreement, so the unofficial (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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In lugnet.cad, Chris Dee wrote: .... (...) Nice update, but I was kinda hoping the revised Technic Shock Absorber 6.5L was included. Any chance it will be in the next release? Because I was hoping to use the classic shock in a sample for my (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Wow. Awesome release. Despite not authoring anything for quite a while, I have 2 parts in ths update including the second part I authored and submitted to the PT. Way to work on the backlog guys! You rock. -Orion (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Welcome back. You have missed 4 days ;-) (just joking). It is not a joke if several people spend much time for their hobby and share the results with the community. Sorry, but just these comments take me down for a while. If you have any (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) If it's newer than the mpd file here can we get an updated link? (URL) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) That sounds good. I also had something similar in mind for some time. Great to see this happen. So there will be no reason in the future to discuss change of unofficial files anymore. cu mikeheide (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Credit also to Philo here for pointing out all of the Rubber Colors that were added, checking all of the work, and generating a new visualLDconfig.mpd Thanks especially to all of the part authorers, reviewers, and admin. Scott W. (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I downloaded the file earlier this morning and checked it. It opened in Notepad just fine...more specifically that it has the <CR><LF> at the end of each line, as it is supposed to. (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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In lugnet.cad, Chris Dee announced the parts update 2010-01. Words cannot elaborate my joy of seeing this. The number of my parts in the library has just increased from one to seven. :-) Thank you very, very much, Chris for this awesome release!! (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Sorry about that, again. The file I received from Scott opened up in Notepad OK for me, so I'm not sure how this happened. I'm annoyed that after remembering that this was an issue before and then checking it, I still screwed up! Anyway, the (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) For a momment i was ignoring this post and got it as april's fools day (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Thanks for the great effort, everybody! Here's a version of LDConfig.ldr with Notepad friendly linefeeds: 0 LDraw.org Configuration File 0 Name: LDConfig.ldr 0 Author: LDraw.org 0 !LDRAW_ORG Configuration UPDATE 2010-03-05 0 // LDraw Solid (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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The 2010-01 LDraw parts update has been now been released. This update includes 479 files in the core library, including 238 new parts, and many more files updated with improvements for Back Face Culling support. A further 13 parts have been (...) (15 years ago, 5-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad) !!
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(...) If we ever get there to create an MPD standard, I would suggest way #2: Making 0 NAME compulsary in MPD-ed files. A good safety precaution would be to prompt user if 0 NAME data is present but doesn't match actual file name: * Rename file and (...) (15 years ago, 4-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) As 0 NAME is not required the only possible way of identifying a parts name is the content in the 0 FILE entry. So I have now two ways to go. 1) Only take the 0 FILE entry 2) If there is no 0 NAME entry - create one on the fly at MPD loading. (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I am not sure, but I think MLCad has introduced MPD files. To your question: Yes, it can split. Use Mulitpart - Export Models and all files in the mpd will be stored in separate files on the disk with their names. Or you can choose File - (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I tend to view MPD's as something between ZIP archives (without compression though) and file directories. I guess my idea is not yet supported - at least not by very many utilities - but I wish to add new files into already existing MPD model (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Oh. But I thought of it. :) I wasn't sure if the user is able to save as MPD. Can it even split MPD's? /Tore (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Subfoldering is not always a realistic option. Imagine you have 30 minifigs you wish to individually animate. They all have mfLeftArm.ldr and mfRightArm.ldr as submodels to mfTorso.ldr, and hands on each arm, and maybe tools in their hands. If (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) You missed MLCad :) Added on: 30-Aug-2003 Downloads: 22479 Rating: 9.2 (11 Votes) ROSCO (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Then the problem is at MPDCenter. 0 Name is a very good and recommended habit, but not currently required. But I have thought of using 0 Name to solve this problem. When exploding an MPD, the user may be prompted to either use the unique 0 (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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Here is a list of programs I've found for PC (Win/DOS only) to handle/create/manipulate MPD files. (I have omitted all those viewers that just support reading MPD files at this stage.) * Which ones have I forgot? * Which one do you prefer/recommend, (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) [snip] (...) Related although not the same. I like to use MPDWizard to make sure all part files I use are available in the same version I used (in case any unofficial parts are used) but this has the rather nasty side-effect that these part (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) You might want to consider offering Philo's subdirectory approach as an alternative to name mangling. Model1.ldr Model1\File1.ldr Model1\File2.ldr Model2.ldr Model2\File1.ldr Model2\File2.ldr Will be combined into Model3.ldr Model1\File1.ldr (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) O NAME is not required for ordinary ldraw files, only official library parts. The only Meta command needed to assemble an mpd file is 0 FILE, so the mpd file from LeoCAD is fine as is. Don (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) No, current version doesn't support mpd (next one will). But compositing files were coming from LeoCAD. (...) Here below a sample MPD created with upcoming LeoCAD version. Please make comments here, I'll tell Leonardo. Philo 0 FILE Main_model (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I just tried your kd-bi.mpd that you have exported from LeoCad. Is that pure export? I am asking because those "embedded" files lacks an important line "0 Name: xyz". And for that MPDCenter does not recognize that files. cu mikeheide (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) At the very least it works in MLCAD. I frequently use this to keep parts and subparts in the same file while authoring (87751.dat and s\87751.dat within an MPD file for instance). -Santeri (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Please see here for the search strategie for referenced files: (URL) present your problem can only be solved by hand to give all files in the MPD file a unique name. I do not know any app so far that will assist you in that. So far I do not (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I have been faced with this problem some time ago at my application MPDCenter. I had nearly the same idea but I decided to use "&&" to combine the files that should be in the same file because I do not expect any filename to contain "&&". (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I am not sure this is really necessary. The two "door.ldr" model must reside in different folders, so if you encode relative path in file name it should work (not tested with current tools though...) Philo (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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Maybe it's time to straighten up the MPD standard. In (URL) it says: "So far, there are no clear scoping or namespace rules on MPD files. If you put a file named stud.dat in your MPD file, don't be surprised to see your stud.dat file appear on the (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad)
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Hi folks, The LDraw Standards Committee (LSC) has just unanimously ratified changes to official colour restrictions and specifications. This means, that: Direct colours, i.e. 0x02RRGGBB colour values, are now officially recognized. Blended colours, (...) (15 years ago, 2-Apr-10, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce, FTX)
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(...) MegaUpload took some time before it made the file available. It can be downloaded now. Thank you for the feedback, please keep it coming. Jetro (15 years ago, 1-Apr-10, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad, lugnet.publish, lugnet.robotics, lugnet.technic, FTX)
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