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(...) The Mesa beta versions were known to be buggy, and the API hasn't changed but I heard that version 3.1 is not binary compatible with 3.0, I don't think this should affect you since you're compiling the file yourself. I'll try to compile and (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Thanks! At least you'll see it when you start up your computer...I know I hardly ever see the desktop either :) (...) Hmm, I can access it just fine. Maybe you should give it another shot? --Bram (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.ray)
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(...) When I said identical, I mean the orientation of the model was the same, the shading was the same, the black outlines, black sided studs, etc, were all just like in official instructions. I don't think there's too much to worry about though, (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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First of all, I love your MOC. In fact, it inspired me to download and learn LEdit, LDraw, etc. I have some rookie questions. Is this a MPD file? Whenever I try to download any DAT from here, it wants to be named ldraw.cgi. What should it be? I'm (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.models)
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(...) For the moment, no. It's under development. The problem is to convert a set of triangle to a primitive. It is not always easy, but I will try ! I have an idea for cylinder, edge, disc. I can perhaps detect some simple one like stud.dat because (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) But that's true of any Lego(R) CAD Package with effort! I think they might also have wanted to protect their investment in Creator, It is clear(in thier eyes?) that Block CAD,L-Draw etc do not come close to Creator in reasonable terms. The (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) You've got that right! (...) I use CAD all day. I wish could model some of the more complex LEGO parts, since they would be easy to make in CAD and then convert them to LDraw. My only concern would be using LDraw primatives. Would the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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I have developped stl2dat, an utilitary tool to convert .stl files issued from CAD software like Solidworks, Autocad, and many others to .dat files for ldraw compatible programs. It is still under developpment, but I think it could interest some (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Wasn't the issue with BriCAD that the output was almost identical to official LEGO instructions? Was it just bullying, or did they (LEGO lawyers?) actually have a legitimate argument? DO you think they've calmed down a bit? (eg, they haven't (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Same here--before I switch to something other than LEdit for modeling, the program I switch to will have to support ALL Ledit shortcut keys AND be faster. --Bram Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com ---...---oooo-----(_...o---...--- WWW: (URL) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I agree with Tore here. There is a trememdous amount of parts out for LDraw now and the .dat file format is unquestionably the most popular system for creating virtual Lego models on the internet. I would be against developing a new system (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) bit "lo-res" (...) (URL) but the part doesn't seems to be complete... Thanks everybody, Philo. (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) That was BriCAD, without the "ck". :) Leonardo (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Plz help! - type "5" line in LDraw
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Franklin: [ A good explanation of the use of type 5 lines ] (...) Yes, but you can only use two. You should get the same result if you use either the two points related to (0,0,1) or the two points related to (0,1,2). It would probably even work if (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Intention was to use a more VRML like syntax. (...) was more or less forced him to abandon the project. (...) appearantly accepts LDraw. I mean striking (...) something in its beginning is less contoversial. (...) I had choosen the name (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) The part you seek was done as a part for submission a while ago as part of an ldraw rendering of one of the early auto chassis sets. The dat file should be here somewhere. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 29-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) I have made a model which incorporates this part. You can download the complete model source at (URL) The part is a very low quality mockup, and should not be considered a "real" part. I'm also unsure about the orientation of the part. It (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) Using LDS Syntax as is or modified is OK with me. (...) I recall BrickCAD as used by a person that was contacted by lawyers from TLG was more or less forced him to abandon the project. It is possible that TLG will not tolerate a new L-CAD (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Try these... (URL) did these "by sight"[1] (as opposed to scientific methods), so they're better in some ways but still not as good as possible. What I've always wanted to do is match up the colors with Pantone(R) color plastic flecks and then (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Technic large pulley DAT file ?
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I'm looking for the .dat file for the Technic large pulley (ref. 3736 ?). I find strange that this old and standard part has not been modelized yet, so I think I missed it. Any information ? Thanks. PS : I am not sure I choosed the right newsgroup (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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