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As far as I can see there is no software available that counts the real used parts in an MPD-File. The problem is caused if a model is used more than once in another model. Are there any user out there who has solved this problem by software? I do (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) Hi Michael, If you have a Peeron account you can use the Try to Build an MPD option from the menu. That gives the correct part count. Tim (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I think BrikTrak MPD import also counts the parts correctly. But a nice simple tool would be nice. Hmmmmm. (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I have written a fairly simple Excel macro that reads the report file generated by Extras|Reports|Parts... in MLCAD. I used this as it is self-contained (it includes all part references, colors and descriptions whereas the .MPD file does not). (...) (19 years ago, 7-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I usually just export the steps (File | Export...) of the .mpd using MLCad. The last step file of the main model will be a 'flat' ldr file that has all the individual parts. Generate the parts report from that file and you're done. Seems to (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Problem in counting part in an MPD-File
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(...) Mike, LPub certainly does this. Kev (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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Kevin L. Clague schrieb: (...) Hi Kevin, yes, you are right it works. But I can not see where I can generate a listing of the parts used that is, lets say in peeron format. As second point, do you have checked my problem with long path names? Any (...) (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) I have been unable to recreate that, so I don't know what to do. Anyone out there use Borland C++ Builder 6 and willing to help? (...) Kev (19 years ago, 8-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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(...) <raises hand> What's the issue? I don't know background on it, but I'm definitely a C++Builder user. Delphi too. -- joshua (19 years ago, 11-Feb-06, to lugnet.cad)
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