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Re: Converting Images to DAT?
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lugnet.cad
Date: 
Fri, 6 Aug 2004 17:59:16 GMT
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"Dave Schuler" <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message
news:I1ztBx.6zD@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.cad, Mike Walsh wrote:

[ ... snipped ...]

> 2. Convert the DAT model to POV using Lars Hassing's fantastic
>    L3P program (and join me in my daily moment of silence to
>    thank him for that fine resource.)

[ ... snipped ...]

Not just to Lars though, all of the people who have made the programs,
parts, and utilities to make this possible.  It is pretty amazing.

> Okay, these aren't the most concise instructions, but I think they'll get • the
> job done.  In any case, that's how I'd do it, or at least how I'd start on • it.
> 
> To the many people out there more knowledgeable than I:  Please correct my
> instructions and amend them as you see fit!
> 
> Dave!

Thanks, I will give it a whirl as time permits.  This will probably have to
wait until after BrickFest though.

Mike


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  Re: Converting Images to DAT?
 
(...) Nope, just Lars. The rest can go jump in a lake. Just kidding! Since I work almost exclusively with, shall we say, not-quite-official elements, I tend to overlook the efforts of those who've worked on the thousands of official parts, the (...) (22 years ago, 6-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad)

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  Re: Converting Images to DAT?
 
(...) I'm not at home, so I can't go through POV-Ray for the precise method, but here's what I'd suggest: 1. Make a note of which specific piece in the DAT model you want to emblazon with the rendered decal (let's say it's the 2x4 brick 3001.dat) 2. (...) (22 years ago, 5-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad)

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