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At 08:02 PM 12/09/1999 , Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> In my opinion:
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> A name is needed to identify the concept of "formated to be compatible
> with LDraw and LEdit, as extended". This name needs to be separate from
> the concept of "the LDraw suite of tools that JJ developed". Only one
> can be LDraw, the other needs to be a different name. Which one? That's
> what this debate is about.
Correct. I like the phrase 'The LDraw System' identifying the original
.dat format and the programs which use the 'System.' [1]
> both .mpd and .dat are poorly named extensions. .dat more so, but .mpd
> is used by Microsoft Project. If future tools could recognise other
> extensions that would be swell.
Obviously .dat files have become integrated with part files. I like .ldr
or .ldm for 'LDraw Model.' .mpl for 'Multi-Part LDraw?'
[1] Would this conflict with TLG and 'Lego System?'
-Tim
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| (...) No. But using the phrase "The LDS" may require some troublesome context switching from anyone familiar with the Mormon church. Kidding ... I think. -- jthompson@esker.com "Float on a river, forever and ever, Emily" (25 years ago, 14-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad)
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| Because of some of the more recent advancements in software which utilizes the .dat file, I have been thinking about what LDraw *is*. I think we should firmly establish what LDraw is if there are going to [and there will] be more advancements in (...) (25 years ago, 8-Dec-99, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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