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Re: some thoughts on ldraw parts
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lugnet.cad
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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:
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> > 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.
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> 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
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| 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
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| (...) 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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