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Re: some thoughts on ldraw parts
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Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:07:13 GMT
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In lugnet.cad, Fredrik Glöckner writes:
"Adam Myers" <depechegun@yahoo.com> writes:

I know that there are attmepts to trim out parts that arent up to
spec or just simply won't be used but this really doesnt seem like a
good solution when I'm wading through a directory of mini fig torsos.

I've found a solution for the "wading through non-interesting parts"
with LEdit.  What I do is simply to edit the file PARTS.LST and put all
the parts I use most frequently first.  That way I can easily grab the
plates and technic items when I need them, and I know that the rest are
further down there, too.

  Another trick I use is to open PARTS.LST in a text editor while I work in
LEdit.  That way, when I need a specific part, I can do a search in the text
editor for "tile 2 x 2" or "torso" to zip right to the category.  Of course,
you have to have some idea of the part you're looking for, but it's greatly
reduced my search time.

     Dave!



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  Re: some thoughts on ldraw parts
 
What I do is I make a new parts.lst file with the parts I want for that model in there and then if I have forgotten a part I an go back to the parts.old file with all the parts listed and get the number. For example I have a shuttle.lst file that I (...) (24 years ago, 26-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad)

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  Re: some thoughts on ldraw parts
 
(...) I've found a solution for the "wading through non-interesting parts" with LEdit. What I do is simply to edit the file PARTS.LST and put all the parts I use most frequently first. That way I can easily grab the plates and technic items when I (...) (24 years ago, 25-Sep-00, to lugnet.cad)

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