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(...) Legal calamities aside, wouldn't it be cool if each clone or construction system could have its own subdomain of ldraw.org? (6 URLs) would solve all the issues perfectly. --Todd (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Yeah, it is a very tricky subject, and could easily go either way IMO. (...) Naw, extreme is like no BURPs, CRAPPs, Town Jr. Pieces (that's not all wrong), even minifigs, like the Lego Purists' Pages. (...) Yeah. You could even go so far as to (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | ldraw.org Model of the Month Vote
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Just a reminder, voting is now taking place for the December ldraw.org Model of the Month contest. Voting will continue until Tuesday, November 30, when the new winner will be announced. -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 If you don't believe in (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Yeah, a lot of things can change my mind on this :) I think we've discussed it enough for me to see the middle point and plant my feet down. Larry, you're right to an extent. I can't let my personal disgust towards non-Lego parts get in the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I'm not against hosting imitation brand parts or libraries on ldraw.org, since LDraw's file format doesn't have any sort of LEGO-brand requirement. I'd *personally* be somewhat bothered to see non-LEGO stuff there, but I also think that it (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Best way to make parts images?
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I would use l3p and povray, but since l3p only runs on wintel, you have to do that part on a wintel box. Here's how I would do it: 1. Make a batch file to create a dat file for each part. 2. make a batch file to run l3p on each of those dat files 3. (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Oh, I know you do, now. But I don't think Todd does (or maybe I'm not reading him right) and I think he's got a fair chance of changing your mind. (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Best way to make parts images?
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What's the "best"[1] automated or semi-automated way to render a large number of parts images into GIFs? (It's OK if there are multiple steps or if a final pass has to convert the results from PNG or BMP to GIF.) What I would like to do for the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.db.brictionary, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Problems with Ldraw related sites
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(...) What's wrong with the current version? What problems (besides downtime) have been experienced? (...) Good question. Obviously its up to Zach to make the move, we're not stepping on any toes here. (...) :) -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 If (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I see what you're saying, but I think you're misunderstanding excluding 'parts' for 'people.' This isn't intended to exclude individuals from the group at Lugnet or from using ldraw.org. Its to keep the Lego brand aspect of LDraw and Lugnet (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) As of this point, I don't think ldraw.org should *host* clone parts packs, but it wouldn't do any harm to link to them off-site. IMASO the site should continue to promote Lego brand parts and editors which use the LDraw format, and not push (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: MLCad wishlist (was Re: Ice Cream
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I felt this should be in the MLCAD group and wrote my comments to each item. In lugnet.cad, Larry Pieniazek writes: [snip] (...) I would say instead allowing you to select a part and drag/drop it elsewhere in the list. (...) Perhaps using the (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) You're making me hungry, Todd. :) Good analogy. -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 If you don't believe in Gosh, you'll go to Heck, where you'll face eternal darnation. (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Line in the Sand
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(...) Er, OK. I'll put that in, but it seems redundant. (...) It means that I stuffed in the pseudo-code without rewriting the syntax-specific sections. :( Steve (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Disagree. I remember trying it out Tyco in 1988 and it left a very bitter taste in my mouth -- blyecch -- and at the time I wasn't even a LEGO purist. True, Tyco was the best of the non-LEGO off-brands, but the quality still never quite lived (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Part Authoring
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(...) thats one way.. notepad yes. mostly thats 50% of what I use (or ldraw editor from LDAO) other ways to do parts, is "draw" sections in LDD, put together in LEDIT, inline, and do the rest with editor (quad's,tri's and such) then once part is (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | peves and likes of MLCAD
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first pieves.... it takes about 7 - 8 seconds to render the parts .. (wanted to change the color on a piece, when i could of done it in ldraw editer, butused MLCAD for the color thing) thats all pieves. now, what is kool other than that, MLCADis a (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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First of all, no one is trying to "pass" any clones as being the real thing. (...) Second, Tyco is NOT "crummy", it's just different. I don't use it but I think you're letting your emotions get in when you toss around "crummy". Tyco made blocks that (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Part Authoring
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(...) Seconded. MLCad is very very nice. But, awesome as it is, there are always wish lists... Go here: (URL) my wishlist... (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) OK, here's an analogy... Hopefully this will illustrate the purist's point of view and why it's not arbitrary... You go into a restaurant and order big fat juicy third-pound burger with all the fixings, a side of french fries, and a big tall (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Part Authoring
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Has anyone tried to make new parts with MLCAD? I would like to learn how to do them and then contribute to the LDraw library. I am assuming right now that it can only be done with Notepad and saved then viewed with MLCAD, but I don't know. I am (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I haven't thought about this much and I can only speak for myself, but when I see water or skies or starry backgrounds, or fire or smoke or sand or anything like that, to me it's just "background stuff" to round out the image -- just as LEGO (...) (25 years ago, 27-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Dave, remember you're not the problem. You're just the person to bring up an issue that needs to be discussed and worked out for the future of LDraw and ldraw.org. Opinions welcome :) (...) Its good that you're agreeing about the official (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | New newsgroup for for MLCad
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A new group dedicated to MLCad has just been created. MLCad is a free program written by Michael Lachmann for modeling LEGO designs (or other construction systems). CHARTER/PURPOSE ===...=== lugnet.cad (group and hierarchy): Discussions of CAD (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | ------( Terms of use for lugnet.com )------
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | ------( Welcome to lugnet.cad.mlcad )------
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Welcome to lugnet.cad.mlcad, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.cad.mlcad (group): Focused discussion group for MLCad users: sharing insights, tips & tricks, success stories, operating system & compatibility issues, etc. lugnet.cad (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: New newsgroup for for LeoCAD
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(...) Cool! :) Can MLCad have a group too? -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 If you don't believe in Gosh, you'll go to Heck, where you'll face eternal darnation. (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.leocad, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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(...) Thanks for your patient answer. Dave! (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | New newsgroup for for LeoCAD
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A new group dedicated to LeoCAD has just been created. LeoCAD is a free program written by Leonardo Zide for modeling LEGO designs (or other construction systems). CHARTER/PURPOSE ===...=== lugnet.cad (group and hierarchy): Discussions of CAD (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.leocad)
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| | Re: Linux Magazine Article
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(...) It's already in a very good stage, it can do all of the basic editing commands (only a few dialog boxes and the printing routines are missing). It's located at (URL) I'm *almost* sure I mentioned that here... :) Leonardo PS: Todd, could you (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | ------( Terms of use for lugnet.com )------
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.leocad)
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| | ------( Welcome to lugnet.cad.leocad )------
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Welcome to lugnet.cad.leocad, a LUGNET discussion group. CHARTER/PURPOSE: lugnet.cad.leocad (group): Focused discussion group for LeoCAD users: sharing insights, tips & tricks, success stories, operating system & compatibility issues, etc. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.leocad)
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| | MODEL <- acela-b1 (acela 1st car) [DAT]
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Amtrak's newest concept, ACELA ( www.acela.com ) is preety cool. heres my attemt at modeling such a nice train set. now for the passenger car. modeled after 4560-b (passenger car) with a few changes (that part 4215 looks good for a window!)TMWYT 0 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | MODEL <- acela-a (acela fwd engine) [DAT]
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Amtrak's newest concept, ACELA ( www.acela.com ) is preety cool. heres my attemt at modeling such a nice train set. engine first. modeled from the 4558 but with ALOT of changes TMWYT 0 Prototype Acela Engine. turboliner style 0 Name: acela-a.dat 0 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Raven Starfighter [DAT]
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In this ship, I was trying something new in wing design, and I think it turned out well. --Calvin Walton 0 FILE raven.dat 0 MPD Author: Calvin Walton 0 0 This .MPD was compiled using M-Peedy 0 (URL) Raven Starfighter 0 Name: Raven.dat 0 Author: (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Linux Magazine Article
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(...) Awesome!!! (And I didn't know there was a Linux version in development. Waycool, can't wait to try it out!) --Todd (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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(...) Move all the pieces so that the center of rotation is at 0,0,0. For some tips on how to do this, read the advanced lessons at: (URL) Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I've been trying to keep a low profile on this thread after having stirred the pot at the beginning, but now that I think of it, I have a few pseudo- philosophical questions. There've been myriad discussions of the merits and shortcomings of (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Personally, I wouldn't care one way or the other *intrinsically* if ldraw.org decided to host off-brand elements... What I (personally) would be very sad to see is LEGO stuff being *mixed* with off-brand stuff. That's what I meant by going the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I hate to reply just to insert a "me too", but I whole-heartedly agree. And folks (I won't name names) second-guessing James' prejudices without actually having *met* him exhibits more than a fair amount of arrogance, IMHO. The way I (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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*snip* (...) *snip* Thanks for the elucidation! One last question: how do you set the center of a piece permanently, as in a new DAT file? I notice, for example, that doors rotate on the anchoring studs, rather than on the center of "mass" of the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | swept wings [DAT]
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I was working on a couple of models yesterday and stumbled upon this. I borrowed some technology from TLC, but it does not bother me to do so. I don't have time to do anything with it but I thought I would share with the community. After LDrawing it (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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(...) Yes to both questions. If you are unsure about the centre of the part you are currently working on, you can temporarily switch to a different part, move it around, set the centre, and LEdit will remember this 'till the next time you reset the (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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(...) / T C sets the center of rotation to the position of the blinking cursor and leaves it there until you change the center of rotation again. When you start the program, the center is at 0,0,0 --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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(...) That works fine for me, because for now I use LEdit almost exclusively. I'm a little familiar with the "/T C" function; does this set the "center" to the center of the piece? How about when using subassemblies while drafting larger (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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(...) In LEdit you can set the rotation centre with the keystroke "/ T C". I don't know about other LEGO CAD packages, but I think they should follow the LEdit standard when it comes to keystrokes. Fredrik (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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That was a trick answer. I don't know how and I am hoping someone will say how. I think MLCad takes the center of the grouping bounding rectangle. It certainly doesn't seem to be based on the origin. I had a submodel that I made sure had its 0,0,0 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Centering (was: I need help with the new tread links)
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(...) Actually, you've mentioned off-handedly something that's been bugging me for a long time; how do you "set" the center of rotation? As with a lot of my questions, I'm afraid the answer might be embarrassingly simple, but I haven't been able to (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: I need help with the new tread links
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(...) Well, I'd get one positioned correctly in good contact with the gear, and in the horizontal plane, then group the two items together, make sure the center of rotation is the center of the gear, and rotate by the proper number of degrees. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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I am pretty purist myself and can't see using clones or modeling with them (except in trains if some clone comes along and delivers what most trainheads want at acceptable quality levels), but I repeat my thesis: Why be exclusionary? What's wrong (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Linux Magazine Article
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Hi, I've just received a message from a user about an article in the December issue of Linux Magazine (Volume 1 Number 8) on page 77. I don't have the magazine but he was kind enough to type the article for me: <article> Forget Tetris Show Me any (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: model --> 4560 ! <-- Railway Express (m4560.dat)
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(...) Could it be that 1 x 4 brick piece? -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: ??? with 4560
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(...) Technic 1x1 bricks and black pins. James (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Anybody working on spoked Adventurer's wheel?
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Now that the parts tracked doesn't seem to work, I'd like to ask if anybody are working on the spoked wheel, as seen in the Adventurers sets? I was thinking of giving it a try. Do anybody know the number for it? It doesn't seem to have a number (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Problems with Ldraw related sites
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Tim: (...) It certainly could be, but it would take some time due to my (slightly paranoid?) view of CGI programs - even those I write myself. I am not sure if the current version just needs some minor fixes or a complete rewrite based on lessons (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: model --> 4560 ! <-- Railway Express (m4560.dat)
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(...) naa... this isnt the official version of it. until i get either instructions, or ect, itsnot going into the "set" catagory (...) yes i am. look at www.lego.com/trains or www.brickshelf.com/scans/1999 (go to fall catalog) (...) yes it does. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: ldraw update? last was 9905. 6 months ago
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(...) Tom, Steve Bliss has taken over Terry's position at Terry's request. As far as I understand, 9907 (or 2000-01) is in the works. -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 If you don't believe in Gosh, you'll go to Heck, where you'll face eternal (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | ldraw update? last was 9905. 6 months ago
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ive noticed there has been no update for... ( heart attack , keels over... ) ... 6 months. if the developement of ldraw can progress, someone needs to pacage up 9906's parts and give them to tim C. , or jacob. someones gotta pickup where terry left (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: model --> 4560 ! <-- Railway Express (m4560.dat)
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Looks good, BUT 1.You should have put this in .cad.dat.models.sets. 2.Are you sure that there are lights in this set? 3.Do the lights have any holder brick? They usually do... 4.Are you going to have a go at doing the extra stuff like that ramp (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Problems with Ldraw related sites
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(...) Question- Should the Parts Tracker be moved to ldraw.org? IMO it would be more accessible and easier to use there, and the site is a natural location for such a utility. Just a question/suggestion, not pushing anything. It would be nice for it (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | ldraw.org Winter Goals
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Its time to make another thrust forward in the development of ldraw.org, and the winter season is the perfect time for it. So far, we've gotten the site up and its been a success. LDraw now has a permanent home and dedicated website to the cause. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.org.us)
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| | model --> 4560 ! <-- Railway Express (m4560.dat) [DAT]
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this is sorta done. ok its done. from looking at about 6 photos of this train, here is my try at making the set (needs file # 10034) 0 Railway Express 0 Name: m4560.dat 0 Author: thomas burger (tburger666@aol.com) 0 Inlined:1 16 0 0 -540 1 0 0 0 1 0 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I read that page and I don't recall 'Lego' being mentioned once. But your interpretation is correct. (...) The 'Centralized LDraw Resources' is, but the meaning behind it is subject to change. (...) Ewww! Ewww! Ewww! Ewww! Ewww! You've proven (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | ??? with 4560
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what elements are used for the doors on the cars? how it swings up with a 2 x * space? can someone who gotz the set explain? its hard in cad to try and think of what parts make that move like in the pics (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | latest train model
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far from done, even the colors may change, right now its named after the AMTRAK ACELA, but yet it looks far from it! www.geocities.com/tb...laVIEW.gif im going to add the car carrier thing from set 4560, and maybe even make the passenger cars 34 (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Problems with Ldraw related sites
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[ XFUT lugnet.cad.dev ] Manfred: (...) No. It hasn't disappeared, but it definitely appears that it needs to be fixed/improved/updated. (...) I think you misunderstood me (I was just trying not to walk on too many people's toes at the same time). (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Is the LDraw parts database free?
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(...) Jammes should be JAMES JESSIMAN major typo error :( (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Line in the Sand
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Steve: (...) My comments/changes will be preceded by a "J". [...] Subfile. A DAT file referenced from another file, via a linetype 1 command. Or any file which is lower in the file-reference tree than the current file. J Or any file which is the (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Is the LDraw parts database free?
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(...) like I said Jammes wanted a standard : not a comercial product ! greetings martyn (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Reading the (URL) page, I always thought it was just assumed (in the "commonly understood" sense) that the purpose of ldraw.org was to unify LDraw things that were specifically LEGO-related (i.e., not for non-LEGO stuff). But maybe that's just (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I agree. Happy Thanksgiving! -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 You know what you'll never see?? A fat Chinese man with flaming red hair running full speed while taking a crap. -Tom Ace (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Good observations. A program optimized for K'Nex and a K'Nex parts library would benefit the fans of K'Nex, but again, LDraw should focus on Lego brand products. If the ldraw.org /non-lego/ section *is* added, how much exposure should such a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Sorry, I missed your post and now I'm replying to the reply. :) I was allowed to distribute the parts without the software only because I was distributing them in a *modified* format. James didn't want me to distribute the original .DAT files, (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) YES, I know that is why I posted it ! This conversation with Jammes was in the early beginning of his Ldraw(1995). I think Jammes wanted _his_ parts to be(come) a standard and because Leonardo Zide made a windows based programm he wanted to (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) It would probably work well in the renderers, but you would need to create a new editor (LEdit type program) optimized for K'Nex pieces instead of LEGO pieces... You would probably have to use a smaller scale, too, because K'nex constructions (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) It would make sense to package the clone parts together by brand. (...) Good thought. It probably wound work quite well, just like Lego. My remaining opinion is - try to stay with the original intention of LDraw, and lets not let it be (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) That's what I was thinking. It would actually be kinda cool to have various files for different brands. A "Tyco Parts Pack" and a "Coco Brick Parts Pack", and etc. -- Steve I've always wondered how well K'nex would work in LDraw. (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Steve Bliss wrote: Still discussing (URL). I posted a new version, with the short-form syntax, to (URL) Comments? Steve (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Well, you'll figure it out. Whatever you do just let us know when it's done. (...) Actually, I had missed a coupla updates so I'm glad I took care of it. (...) Not exactly :) Don't remove them unless you want to make an additional subclass of (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) That sounds sort of Christmasy... Call me color-blind, but to me, dark green doesn't contrast much with red. (...) And I only used one part from the current vote! :) (the 2x4 extr. low slope) (...) Thanks. I had lots of gray wings from (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Basicly I cant figure out the right angles and positions to fit a complete set around the gears I have. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) He's done it again! I can't really add any more by way of suggestions except to echo the request for color. I think dark green (a 'forest' green - not color 2) would rock with red stripes. BTW, this model forced me to stop being a slacker and (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) <groan> :) (...) Whatever you do, don't try to build this in the order of the pieces in the DAT file, that's just so you can see what it looks like :) I started with the inside of the pentagonal portion, trying to find the right size pieces to (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.build, lugnet.space)
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(...) I guess it would be kind of difficult to build an entire copy center :) I only have one 2x2 clear tile, but I have rarely used it for anything else. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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(...) Thanks! (...) I accidentally left the cockpit in color 16, so if you run Ldlite with the -cN option, where N is a color code, ie, 0-15, or choose a Main Color in LDAO, you can add some color :) Let me know what color you think would look good, (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models, lugnet.space, lugnet.build)
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(...) Thanks! The pieces aren't that common, though. I have few more than two unbroken white flags and only one clear 2x2 tile... I built this copier for the first time years ago, and I vaguely remember it being inspired by something else, but the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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(...) Sure would. (...) You're probably more right than I am here. Afterall, it promotes LDraw, and the point of ldraw.org is a centralized resource. Not allowing non-Lego LDraw models on the site would be contradicting that charter and encouraging (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) The only comercially available clear Tile came in 6590 Vacation Camper. Great set!! Jeff (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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(...) Uhm... Where would you get the 2x2 _transparent_ (i.e., "Trans-White") tile? Did LegoCo ever make this piece (as a transparent piece, that is)? If so, in what particular set was it included? Thanks. Franklin (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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This is really cool! Other than John's suggestion, I'd suggest adding a little more color to it. It is a tad too drab for me. Keep up the good work!! Jeff (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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(...) Ditto! And I can Actually build it without replacing colors! :) Jeff (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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This is very cool, Bram! This ship gives new meaning to the word _star_fighter :-) I had to step through it in LDAOs Editor just to see how it was accomplished. As for suggestions, the only part of the model I wasn't thrilled with was what you did (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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(...) essence of the infernal machine (;-) with just a few pieces. Wow. Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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[moved to lugnet.cad.dev] (...) Thanks for pointing this out, James. I'm looking into it. Note to anyone looking for the original 3464.dat: it is in the lcad97-17 update, available from ldraw.org. Just be careful not to overwrite any other (newer) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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[ FUT lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw and lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands. This does not (imo) belong in lugnet.cad.dev, so please stop cross-posting to that group. ] Dave Schuler: (...) That would certainly be a possibility, but if you accept to use the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Thanks! That's just part of the TXT file in the clone.dat zip package. In addition, each individual DAT-file starts with this header: 0 MegaBloks Brick 1 x 2 with notch and 6 slots 0 Name: c010102b.dat 0 Author: Dave Schuler! 0 VERY Unofficial (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Support Insectoids Leg Small, part #30211, partially complete
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[XPOST lugnet.faq, XFUT lugnet.cad.dev. Please follow-up appropriately.] (...) Inlining is the process of replacing a subfile reference with the contents of the subfile. Like this: b = 12*a a = c + 3 If you _inlined_ a into b, you'd get: b = 12*c + (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.faq)
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| | Re: New part: Plate 6 x 6 x 2/3 Cross with Dome - 30303.dat
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(...) In this case, that's about all that can be done. The area to be plotted isn't a clean section of a cylinder, so you can't use the sloped cylinder primitives to fill part/most of the surface. Steve (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Help! The Classic 4-blade rotor has been overwritten!
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(...) Thank you, thank you, thank you! It works, it really works! That helped me out tremendously. If you need anything (such as a custom minifig torso), let me know. James J. (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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What do you mean? Are you asking how the pieces go together, or something else? The piece physically hooks together just like a regular chain link piece. (...) Larry Pieniazek larryp@novera.com (URL) - - Web Application Integration! (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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