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(...) Cool. I referenced this previous discussion: (URL) 5183> and this one: (URL) 5187> The faces themselves are still on the faceted cylinder, and moving them over would be a LOT of work, I would imagine. But I guess my question is this: are the (...) (20 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Click-Rotation Parts
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Hello, does somebody is working on the Click-Rotation parts? They appears in the 2004 Designer-Sets. For examples look here: (URL) Technic Bricks 2 x 2 with Hole and Rotation Joint) CU Bernd (20 years ago, 5-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Minifig heads with torus primitives
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There's been some discussion in the past about updating the 3626 parts to use the torus primitives. Well, here they are (at least for some of the patterns), now these files just need reviews on the parts tracker. (2 URLs) I haven't uploaded all of (...) (20 years ago, 4-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Parts with lengths
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Hi Jindrich, I actually think this belongs in cad.dev, because this is a software issue, more than a part issue. LSynth for example is a flexible part synthesizer. The parts are made up of a whole bunch of part cross sections. Software has to count (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Parts with lengths
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Hi, were there some discussions about incorporating part lengths into the part properties? I mean hoses, strings, cables, tubes etc. The length is an important property when it comes to making an inventory, but I think it's important also for (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Technic Gear 36 tooth double bevel
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Hi all, Just wondering re this part: Is anyone working on it? If not I'll give it a go, but it will only be a basic mock-up Does anyone know what the part number is? I can't see any number on it, but I can't see any number on the 20 tooth double (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | a better mockup for part # 45708
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this is just a mockup. for ldraw viewing (URL) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Parts vs subparts for compound parts
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(...) That's why I want to know for sure what to do for new authored parts. (I can't always look how existing parts were done, as these may not be conform to current rules, like you said.) (...) Many windows have just a simple rectangular glass (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Parts vs subparts for compound parts
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(...) There isn't always a flat rule for every case. And we'e got plenty of 'legacy' files that don't conform to current rules. (...) Generally, a unique number for each file. If we don't know any of the numbers, then we might use s-suffixes on a (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Parts vs subparts for compound parts
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Several parts consist of several bits, like metal connectors for electric parts and glass for windows and doors and compound housing (e.g. top and bottom housing). How should all the various bits be named and where should they be stored? (In (...) (20 years ago, 31-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Question about part 30147
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(...) No it's not. Studs are for modelling studs only. (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Question about part 30147
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I just noticed that part 30147 does something that I haven't seen done in any other part. It uses the stud primitive in a way that is inside out. This causes a problem in LDView: (URL) Notice the Lego logos are mirrored in the headlight openings, (...) (20 years ago, 28-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Faces going inside parts
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(...) Well, the ndis primitives will look better if anyone ever makes a transparent version of the part. Have fun, Don (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Faces going inside parts
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mkennedy reviewed part 969 ((URL) with the comment to use the box4o8a primitive twice. When I checked this part to use this primitive I noticed that the rectangular faces go inside the round cylinders. (Why didn't I notice this when BFCing this (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Getting started in Parts Authoring
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(...) In lugnet.cad.dat.parts, Edwin Pilobello wrote: (...) As much as I dislike being a 'topic cop', I need to state the following: This thread is off-topic for lugnet.cad.dat.parts. The lcdp newsgroup is strictly for the posting of unofficial part (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Cooking recipe for parts: Ingrediens and preparations
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(...) Good idea; that would be really nice, but it doesn't seem to be possible? Or does anybody have a suggestion? As it is now, I use the (URL) LDraw Primitives Reference>, which seems pretty well updated. {Note:} There's a lot of new and better (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Getting started in Parts Authoring
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As suggested by Neils, I'm moving my inquiries on the basics of parts authoring to this forum. In CAD, I asked how to add a new MLCAD folder to store primitives, sized-up primitives and parts-of-other-parts. The reply was simple enough. It did have (...) (20 years ago, 23-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: wannabe parts author needs mentor
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(...) Great idea, but I think lugnet.cad.dat.parts would be a better choice for such questions. But I'd suggest that you start with some simple parts while you learn the basics. Personally I started with the duplo piece (URL) x250>. While you're (...) (20 years ago, 22-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Part requests: Lots and lots of parts
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(...) I'm staring at a Knights Kingdom racheting joint at the moment wondering how many hundreds of lines of code it would take to create it! If I take up the challenge to model an entire knight, (if not for my Lego Robotics classes) I wouldn't be (...) (20 years ago, 12-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Part requests: Lots and lots of parts
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David, With a list that long, it looks like you'd better learn to author parts. It really is a lot to ask others to do the work for you. When do they get to play with LEGO? Kevin (...) (20 years ago, 12-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Part requests: Lots and lots of parts
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(...) (does it only deal with Unofficial parts?). I couldn't find the jet engine under Plates and I couldn't find the hinge arm under Hinge, Arm (which is where the click-hinge versions are), so I figured they didn't exist. Well, I'll have to add (...) (20 years ago, 11-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Part requests: Lots and lots of parts
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(...) These are already in the official library (there are links to the DATs from the Peeron pages). 4868 is officially named "Plane Jet Engine", but has a different Peeron name to avoid confusion with (URL) TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in (...) (20 years ago, 11-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Part requests: Lots and lots of parts
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I've been tinkering around with LDraw a bit...well, okay, more than a bit, but nearly every MOC that I've tried to recreate in LDR format has run into at least one missing piece. Here's what I'd like to see: Completely new parts: (URL) Wheel Solid (...) (20 years ago, 10-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Part request: Wedge 3 x 4 Plate with Stud Notches
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Hello all, I've been working on the CAD version of one of my creations for the Bot Contest, and it seems that one of the pieces that I need has not been made yet, The part is #48183 "Wedge 3 x 4 Plate with Stud Notches", and can be seen here ((URL) (...) (20 years ago, 10-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Western Uniforms - Part Naming
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(...) many thx for all your input, especially to franklin for the keywords - it'll save a lot of time. w. <www.holly-wood.it> (20 years ago, 10-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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| | Re: Western Uniforms - Part Naming
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[edit] (...) [/edit] (20 years ago, 9-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Western Uniforms - Part Naming
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Willy, I'm sorry for not replying before now (and yes, I did receive your email; mea culpa), but I've been fighting off yet another massive sinue infection. The "good" news is, I got the antibiotics from the doctor this time *before* the infection (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Western Uniforms - Part Naming
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(...) Looking at all the replies in this thread, I recommend a streamlined version of George's suggestions (with appropriate LDraw decorations): 973pw1.dat Minifig Torso with US Cavalry General Pattern 973pw2.dat Minifig Torso with US Cavalry (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Western Uniforms - Part Naming
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(...) Actually I would suggest the most correct description would be: Minifig Torso - U.S. Cavalry (General) Minifig Torso - U.S. Cavalry (Officer) Minifig Torso - U.S. Cavalry (Soldier) But then I am a history nut who just noticed this post. I have (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Western Uniforms - Part Naming
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(...) No. Based on Lego's use of Indians (i.e. Native Americans) in the Western theme, they are not Union ("Yankee" can be meant as a disparaging slang word for Americans from Northern states and should not be used) troops. Union Troops fought in (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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(...) I don't really know about U.S. Calvary uniforms either, but these names sound good to me. The only suggestion I have it to use "Union" instead of "Yankee". Andy (20 years ago, 9-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Western Uniforms - Part Naming
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hi, being from "old europa" I'm not fit enough to sort out american uniforms from the last century. could somebody please help me out naming these parts: (3 URLs) they are all yankees, right? (URL) 973px41 looks like general custer (URL) 973px42 is (...) (20 years ago, 9-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.western, lugnet.build.military, lugnet.build.minifigs, FTX)
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| | Re: Brick 1x1 [DAT]
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I think the other explanations have been very good, but if you're still having a hard time visualizing it, take a look at the attached DAT. I color coded the pieces, and exploded it a little. --Travis 0 Brick 1 x 1 exploded 0 Name: 3005-explode.dat (...) (20 years ago, 3-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Brick 1x1
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(...) Have a look at my Basic Parts Authoring presentation I made up for Brickfest PDX. You can find it here: (URL) under the Parts Authoring section. -Orion (20 years ago, 3-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Brick 1x1
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(...) The box5.dat files are something we call primitives. A primitive is a assembly of more basic forms, for instance planes and lines, and a dat file in itself. They have been made avaibable to prevent you have to define certain very common and (...) (20 years ago, 3-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Brick 1x1
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Hello. I'm trying to understand how the 1x1 brick (3005.dat) is drawn. It contains 1 stud.dat two box5.dat (I have not really found out what that is yet), and it contains 4 Quadrilateral commands. The thing right now is how the quadrilateral things (...) (20 years ago, 3-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: complete parts package?
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(...) Yes, part of the reason for the recent license discussion is the combining of the 2 distros into one. -Orion (20 years ago, 2-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: complete parts package?
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(...) Note that this is due to license constraints. I believe removal of this requirement is being worked on by either the SteerCo, the LSC, or both. --Travis (20 years ago, 2-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: complete parts package?
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(...) There is. It can be found here: (URL) think it's also mentioned on one of the getting started pages. Note that this file is to be used in conjunction with the 0.27 release. In other words, in order to have the full library you must install (...) (20 years ago, 2-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | complete parts package?
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Why isn't there an complete uptodate package with all the parts? I think that would be nice to have instead of downloading the patches with updates when you are a new user. (20 years ago, 2-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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