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  Re: May 2001 ldraw.org MOTM voting
 
Terry, could you please provide me with more info on "Bryce"? Primus BuS ComStar LEGO Mechcommander: www.go.to/LegoMC (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: May 2001 ldraw.org MOTM voting
 
(...) Happy voting :-, Cheers, - jsproat (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  May 2001 ldraw.org MOTM voting
 
Here goes, Voting is up an running for the May MOTM. (URL) models have been rendered in Bryce. Bryce looks a little different from POV-Ray - sort of another philosophy on the idea of "photo-realistic". Have fun, -- Terry K -- (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Where can I get a part number for a patterned piece?
 
"Franklin W. Cain" <fwcain@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:GCBq8L.BD4@lugnet.com... (...) night, in the vain hope that there was a URL to the current request page (if one existed). I'll use the name you've suggested. Dan (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
(...) Jeremy, You don't have to beg... I am perfectly willing to share all the parts I have created or updated that are either official or could have a multi-purpose uses. For example, the 1 x 2 C.V.G.S. Tile is a 4-color version of a 5-colored tile (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
(...) Regrettably, the only way I know of to get any of the DAT files posted but not yet packaged and released, is to hunt for them one-by-one here at LUGNet.CAD... :-( This is one of the reasons I was so thankful that Tore was doing the Parts (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Where can I get a part number for a patterned piece?
 
(...) Dan, I'd recommend using the filename "3626bpDM.dat" for this DAT file. Here's a URL for a partial explanation: "(URL) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
(...) Which raises the question (for me anyway) -- where can I get these parts before they're voted upon? You know, strictly for preview purposes only...honest. ;-) Cheers, - jsproat (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
(...) M'sieur Tim, I thank you for concerning yourself about the well-being of the parts authors. I, however, am one that actually tries to design new elements *during* his work hours (because I'm usually too spread out otherwise). As for the person (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
"Orion" <pobursky@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GC9L4n.Dz1@lugnet.com... (...) That's ok. Maybe for you "what gives" is a part of everyday language, but when I hear it the phrase is usually associated with complaining, so that's how I took it. (...) (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
No insult or complaint was implied by my message. 'What gives?' is just my way of being curious. I've been gone for the the last few month due to the fact I'm in the U.S. Navy and was just wondering why. If you find "what gives" disheartening I (...) (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
(...) This has come up enough times, after a long enough time, that perhaps some mention of this should go onto the ldraw.org front page (just after the "Contribute" blurb), or on the parts update page, or both. Cheers, - jsproat (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Update?
 
"Orion" <pobursky@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GC97Iy.5L2@lugnet.com... (...) Well, perhaps the fact that what you've already downloaded has been free (to you -- making it available has cost volunteers time and money) could quench some of that (...) (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Parts Update?
 
Am I the only one disappointed by the fact that we haven't had a new infusion of parts in over 6 month? Maybe I missed some earlier discussion, but what gives? Orion (23 years ago, 23-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  Re: LDraw meeting at Brickfest 2001 - Interest?
 
(...) Or failing that, one of those boxes that splits a monitor signal to two monitors. Another way is using a laptop with mirroring to an external monitor. A raytracing demo would be a good thing! I see two goals for an LCAD presence: 1. Help as (...) (23 years ago, 19-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad, lugnet.events.brickfest)
 
  RE: LDraw meeting at Brickfest 2001 - Interest?
 
(...) I could give a hand. If there are any special demo requests (a simple POV-RAY rendering, perhaps), I could maybe prepare something. If we're doing demos, it might be a good idea to see if we can get access to a projector or an overhead (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad, lugnet.events.brickfest)
 
  Re: LDraw meeting at Brickfest 2001 - Interest?
 
Hey, how about a more vigorous show of hands for who's interested in talking about LCAD at BrickFest July 13-15? (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
(...) And it's a problem no matter which notation you use - the step is usually around 1/2 a plate high, so do you take that off the rise value? I also noticed for the first time recently that this step is a different height for different slope (...) (23 years ago, 18-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
(...) Hmmm, interesting thought. I'll have to think it through some more. This would give us figures like: Angle Rise:Run 10 1:6 18 1:3 33/27 1:2 45 1:1 45 2:2 53 3&1/3:3 55 6:4 (not yet released) 65 2:1 75 3:1 Hmmm. Off the cuff, there are two (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Finally...
 
Lutz Uhlmann wrote... (...) Good to hear you're back in business... I hope you are planning to update the format of L2P_ELMT.TAB, see (URL) current format is inadequate for a conversion table between DAT filenames and LGEO filenames: It only uses an (...) (24 years ago, 17-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
(...) Steve, I'm thinking it would be of more use to name the parts using a "Rise/Run" method, like in architecture. When using the LEGO pieces the important thing is not the actual angle on the sloped face, anymore than it is the actual height, (...) (24 years ago, 14-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
(...) :) Or a comment line in the base-part file, noting the proper orientation for decorations on the slope-face. Steve (24 years ago, 11-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
"James J." <jejackso@memphis.edu> wrote in message news:GBHo7t.911@lugnet.com... (...) According to the "Lego Dimension Guide" I have that was created by Onyx (I think) the angle is 26.565 degrees. That is what I use and it hits it perfect every (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Advice please on DATs for bendy-arm holder 2x2 brick
 
(...) pieces (...) No. Clipping. (...) separate (...) in (...) The composite parts have been posted at (URL) and (URL) also done the proximal bendy-arm part to be used with these holders (URL) send the separate parts files to parts@ldraw.org Chris (...) (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  ldraw.org off-line from 8:00 to 8:30 (Danish time)
 
I move the ldraw.org server to a proper server room in a moment. Expect half an hour of downtime. Play well, Jacob (24 years ago, 10-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
(...) Ouch. Now that is some number. I looked it up in both the Windows Calculator and AutoCAD 2000 (expanding tolerance out to the smallest decimal -- hundred millionths) to find out the your large figure rings true. (...) *huff, puff* I'm inclined (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
This problem has (probably) been realized by a number of people in the last few years; I figured it out (or was it pointed out to me?) a few months ago. Yes, I am planning on doing a mass name-change, but after the automated Parts-Tracker is up and (...) (24 years ago, 9-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  "33" Slope Shocker... Possible name change?
 
Greetings. I have made a new discovery that may seem all too obvious to everyone else who has actually programmed elements in LDraw or MLCAD. My discovery is as follows: All bricks listed as having a 33-degree slope are not named with correct (...) (24 years ago, 8-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Unplanned downtime for ldraw.org
 
(...) I see the BOFH is up to his old tricks again then? ;-) alex (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
 
  Unplanned downtime for ldraw.org
 
Some jerk has pulled out a cable from the ldraw.org server, so the machine will be off-line for at least two more hours, and maybe until tomorrow morning (DK time). Play well, Jacob -- Beware of the system operator... (24 years ago, 6-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Finally...
 
It's great to have you back, Lutz! Your LGEO library is an invaluable resource for the community and has personally been a major part of my interest in Lego. I look forward to its further development. Thanks and welcome back! (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Finally...
 
(...) Welcome back, Lutz! Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad)
 
  Finally...
 
Hi all, finally I have moved, nearly all thing have been done, except de-dusting my LEGO-models and placing them all around our new home. I have collected all mails regarding errors and problems with the LGEO parts and will fix it and bring a new (...) (24 years ago, 3-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: LDraw.org to change name to be more accepting to other brands
 
(...) Fool me six times, shame on you. Fool me seven times, shame on me. ;-) Cheers, - jsproat (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: LDraw.org to change name to be more accepting to other brands
 
(...) <snip> This might have been funnier if you had said WHAT you were changing the name to... :-) ++Lar (24 years ago, 2-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  LDraw MOTM winner for April 2001
 
Well here it is, April Fools day, and I have to announce a winner to a contest. Sounds like a setup, doesn't it? But all joking aside, the winner for this month is Brad Hamilton. This is Brad's second win with his awesome architecture. Way to go (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw) ! 
 
  LDraw.org to change name to be more accepting to other brands
 
Hello everybody - It has come to my attention recently that the name 'LDraw' in 'LDraw.org' is a tad discriminating against other brands of building blocks. It's with a heavy heart that I announce that the site will be changing its name in the near (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: New "calculator" for parts authors. ( for windows 95+, nt?)
 
Hello, I have made a few updates(bug fixes) to the calculator. Anyone wanting to update, or try it out, please do! You may download it from my Utilities web page. (URL) are several pictures on that page, so it might be slow to load. Please email me (...) (24 years ago, 1-Apr-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Parts Library License
 
Works for me :) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Library License
 
(...) I am happy with this - Chris (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Library License
 
Sounds good to me. /Tore (...) (24 years ago, 29-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Parts Library License
 
Here's what I hope to be the final version of the license. Let me know if you have any comments, if nobody wants to change anything it will become the official license (that's why I'm cross posting to several newsgroups). ===...=== LDraw Parts (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Advice please on DATs for bendy-arm holder 2x2 brick
 
(...) Do the pieces move or rotate against each other? How are they attached: glue, weld, clipping, or something else? (...) LEGO will have considered the components as separate elements, and the composite assemblies as more elements. So everything (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: "Mission to Mars" Elongated Windshield and "Martian" heads.
 
(...) Thanks, Paul. When 30356.dat is finished it will really help me out. -- James J. "Don't just 'play well', play better!" (...) have (...) (24 years ago, 28-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Advice please on DATs for bendy-arm holder 2x2 brick
 
(...) pieces (...) separate (...) in (...) I can now confirm that the lower piece is identical in both versions, so, I'll try to author the alternate upper part whilst I wait for advice/comment. Chris (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: "Mission to Mars" Elongated Visor and "Martian" heads.
 
(...) Is this the cockpit part your are referring to? #30536 (URL) is currently in process... (...) Sorry, I don't have any of the others. Paul (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  April MOTM voting
 
Whoa! Almost spaced it! But here they are, pick and choose wisely.... (URL) Terry K -- (24 years ago, 27-Mar-01, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  LDraw meeting at Brickfest 2001 - Interest?
 
Hey - A few of us have had the idea of an LDraw discussion meeting on development of software, the website, brainstorming, etc at BrickFest 2001. Our in-person meeting at the CAD Summit in NY was a great success - meeting face to face and being able (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad)
 
  Re: Do I use Dat2AutoCAD or is there a better way?
 
(...) On second thought, I am working on another project in which it might be handy to have that converter. So I think I'll go with it. --Ryan (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Parts Tracker Prototype Posted
 
(...) That's why I proposed CVS. You can comfortably think of CVS as networkable-RCS-with...ed-for-NFS ;-) Regards, Hakan (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Advice please on DATs for bendy-arm holder 2x2 brick
 
I am almost ready to post dat file(s) for the 2x2 brick used to hold the bendy-arms in classic space and maxifigs. It is composed of two separate pieces which clip together (neither of my examples have embossed part numbers). My question is - should (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  "Mission to Mars" Elongated Visor and "Martian" heads.
 
To any of whom it may concern: I am looking for the following LCAD parts: "Mission to Mars" enlongated cockpit. "Mission to Mars" alien heads (They fit onto SW: Episode I Battle Droid torsos.) "Mission to Mars" alien legs. (They also fit onto Battle (...) (24 years ago, 26-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Do I use Dat2AutoCAD or is there a better way?
 
(...) Thanks for the info. I did get help about ten days ago regarding this. I ended up being able to do what I wanted all in POV-Ray. But if ever I need that utility, now I know where to get it. Cheers, --Ryan (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Do I use Dat2AutoCAD or is there a better way?
 
There's a DAT2DXF converter I have. Its a bit slow for larger models, but for your application it should work just fine. Let me know if you want it -Orion (24 years ago, 25-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.ray)
 
  Re: Parts Tracker Prototype Posted
 
(...) If the server is a UNIX server then maybe you can use RCS - I think this change/version control system is implemented on most commercial UNIX platforms and is not difficult to use. In addition to the file locking it could also give you version (...) (24 years ago, 24-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Tracker Prototype Posted
 
(...) FYI, in case anyone was getting ready to roll up their sleeves and play with this: I've added these items to the prototype. After some more playtesting, I'll post the new version on the prototype webpage. (...) If anyone wants to play around (...) (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Part numbers master list ?
 
(...) It is the same. I'm still adding things to it as I come across numbers that are not present in the list. Might be a good idea to 'diff' the nxt version against the prev one to pick out the changes. (...) Cool. Ray (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Rebel helmet
 
(...) Nope, not yet. Someone has already requested it, though... (Copied from Tore's parts tracker): Wanted 2000-Aug-21 Unknown Minifig Star Wars Rebel Helmet (Luke) N/A Andrew (Please notice "follow-up" re-direct.) Hope this helps. Franklin (24 years ago, 23-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Part numbers master list ?
 
took me a while to notice this thread (since I just subscribed to cad.dev), but here's my comments. (...) that's actually Jennifer's list, with me helping to update it... and it is updated almost daily... we combined it from a few lists I found on (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: No one interested in editing but...
 
(...) I might be able to do some stuff this weekend if you can give me an idea of what's needed, but I can't make any firm promises. If you send me details of what needs doing I'll try and work out if I can do anything, I should be able to find at (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: No one interested in editing but...
 
(...) I can volunteer to keep the linux section temporarily until you find someone else to maintain it if that doesn't require too much work (ie. just maintain a list of links). Leonardo (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Tracker Prototype Posted
 
(...) In the prototype? It's just a simulation -- the submit/upload just copies a file from somewhere on your hard drive to <prototypedir>/active/. The download would do the same thing, except in reverse. (...) In the prototype? No. It's a (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Parts Tracker Prototype Posted
 
(...) I admit that I'm pretty VB-illiterate (hey, that mix of GUI and bussiness logic always gives me headaches ;-)), but I don't see how you will manage the upload/download part. Do you intend to "talk" to a central server? I saw that "check out" (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: No one interested in editing but...
 
"Daniel Crichton" <danielc@helio.co.uk> wrote in message news:GALDKH.JJn@lugnet.com... (...) Thanks Dan... I'm really not trying to lay a guilt trip here, though that may be what it seems. I, and others, have put forth a lot of volunteer effort, and (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: No one interested in editing but...
 
"Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:GAKx7F.BCB@lugnet.com... (...) how no (...) thing (...) If I had the time at the moment I'd be happy to offer, but my 18-month old daughter still doesn't have her own room and I've been working (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Parts Tracker Prototype Posted
 
This is *not* the news all good LCAD-heads have been waiting for, but it is a small step in the right direction. For the past month, I've been working on a prototype for a new Parts Tracker. I've been busy, so developments have gone slowly. Here's a (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)  
 
  No one interested in editing but...
 
Wow, it looks like no one is interested in helping edit sections. Funny how no one wants to chip in, but we always get questions about when the next thing (parts update, article, software addition) will be. (and its kinda frustrating too) -Tim "Tim (...) (24 years ago, 22-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: part 30183 and 30283
 
(...) Since it looks like a minature ships hull (mid-section), how about ... 30283 - 'Slope Brick 45 6 x 4 Double Inverted (Hull)' Ray (24 years ago, 21-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: part 30183 and 30283
 
(...) Should the names be different? Yes and no. Both names are accurate, and I haven't thought of a *short* tag which would differentiate the names (I'm open to suggestions). Looking at these parts, I'd think 30283 should have the special notation, (...) (24 years ago, 20-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  part 30183 and 30283
 
I was just looking at part 30283 (a real one). Apparently there is a dat file, but it has not yet propagated to partsref. This message (URL) gives a name for 30283 of 'Slope Brick 45 6 x 4 Double Inverted' partsref lists the name for <part:30183> as (...) (24 years ago, 19-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) Another thing to keep in mind: we're seeing the results of a system changing over time. It appears that TLC has changed its part-numbering strategy at least twice over the years, with some other minor adjustments occuring along the way. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
In lugnet.cad.dev, Chris Dee writes: <snips> (...) Correct. The actual mould number is probably the composite of the 4/5 digit number and the X-XX number (usually first appears as 1-01). I would guess that the X-XX number has to do with the actual (...) (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) This just in: there's a light gray 4x4 dish from the Life on Mars Red Mecha (sorry, I don't have the number handy). It has a part number: 3960. I guess that goes toward supporting my note of caution: (...) Steve (24 years ago, 18-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) 1-n (...) present (...) we (...) of (...) not (...) In the main, I think they really are part numbers, considering the total number of parts there are very few exceptions, which I think can be explained by 1) some technical need for separate (...) (24 years ago, 16-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
In lugnet.cad.dev, Steve Bliss writes: <snippage> (...) All along we have been using these numbers as 'part numbers', when actually they appear to be a mould number. What we are finding here is that there are 1-n mould numbers for each 'part shape'. (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) p/n (...) angle. (...) is (...) Good analysis, Steve - I agree wholeheartedly - Chris (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) Right. I'd rather have one file be a standard part file, and the other be a "shortcut" type file, meaning that the part name would be prepended with an underscore. I think we should *not* declare either the opaque or the transparent numbers to (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) part (...) just (...) piece (...) no (...) piece (...) So, IMHO this makes them different parts, although at present the DAT file language does not have the capability to define textured surfaces. But, if we're making a catalog, 2507 - (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Diablo-style RPG?
 
I meant Diablo-style in the sense that it utilizes a top-down, 2.5D view (easy to do using LDraw. not so tough). I know where you can get the engine. You can think up whaterver type plot you want, I'd just like to see some interest in this. (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) Heres another data point for the list... 'Hinge Panel 2 x 4 x 3 & 1/3' which partsref lists as 2582, a trans-green piece has 6139 as the mould number. Oddly, a light-grey part (from Gungan Sub) has no visible mould number on it. Another (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?  [DAT]
 
(...) marked (...) I think we should have a dat file for each number, so that if you read the part number from the part it is obvious whether or not a .dat file exists). One just needs to be a type 1 command to the other file. eg. 0 Container Box 2 (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) I've seen this before but did not realize what was happening. The 'Container Box 2 x 2 x 2 Door with Slot' p/n 4346 in Light Grey (from Tie & Y-Wing) is marked 4346. The same part in Trans-Green (from 6180 Hydro Search Sub) is marked 30059. (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Adding an image_map (used to be Re: Do I use Dat2AutoCAD or is there a better way?)
 
(...) but I've seen it done. (...) I did some experimenting with this last night, and I couldn't get it to work. I don't know where to put the image_map command to add the image. I have this object: object { _screen_ } And I want to put this image (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) Yes. Steve (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: What happened reagdring formalisation?
 
500? wow thats pretty lot of parts. hope it has some custom parts in millenium facton. -- And they said 'Computers will never be in general use' "Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:GA4Cz3.Dwo@lugnet.com... (...) (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: What happened reagdring formalisation?
 
Carsten Schmitz <casz@gmx.de> wrote in message news:GA2AAx.DDt@lugnet.com... (...) Carsten - That's being addressed right now. Basically what is being done is we are developing a new parts approval system to make updates more 'realtime' to the parts (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) Ok, that begs a question that I've been wanting to ask: what is the natural color of ABS ? Transparent/Clear ? Second question: what is the additive that gives us different colors ? Ray fut to .general (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) I've been told LEGO has different molds for transparent bricks because of shrinkage. (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) Is it safe to say that the image that we have for 6259 is identical (for our purposes) to the part moulded as 6218 ? Ray (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) partsref (...) difference (...) I was able to lay my hands on 5 ClrDkBlue parts and all are marked 6259. And the grey ones on my Y-wing are 6218. IIRC the UFO quarter saucers used different mould numbers for the clear and opaque versions of (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Do I use Dat2AutoCAD or is there a better way?
 
POV-Ray can use bitmaps as surface textures. I've never done this myself, but I've seen it done. -John Van "Ryan Farrington" <ryanjf@ifriendly.com> wrote in message news:002501c0ab09$c8...dly.com... (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: shortcut - completed palm tree
 
(...) I can get you some more numbers... (...) "Palmtree.dat" works for me. Steve (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Whats the difference between 6218 and 6259 ?
 
(...) Hmm, interesting. My half-cylinders from the Star Wars Y-Wing are also 6218's. I wonder if this is a situation where there are two different molds for opaque and transparent pieces. Does anyone have some transparent pieces to check? I can (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Do I use Dat2AutoCAD or is there a better way?
 
For a project I am working on, I need a picture of a datapad (which I posted to .models) with text displayed on its screen (and I don't mean a perfect front view). I rendered the model in POV-Ray, but have no idea of how to get the text on it, (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: shortcut - completed palm tree
 
Franklin, Well, I just called it "palmtree.dat" but since there is not an "official" part number for it, what about something starting with 25, since all the individual parts start with 25? Just an idea, and a scillie one I might add. Or, we could (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: What happened reagdring formalisation?
 
Hello Tim, I am really hoping (and not only me) we can get a parts update on the way soon. There are so many good new parts i would like to use officially... Greetings, Carsten "Tim Courtney" <tim@zacktron.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: shortcut - completed palm tree
 
(...) Oops... This should read "palmtre6.dat" and "six trunk segments", respectively... Plz. be nice, I've had a sinus migraine all day. :-/ Thanks, Franklin (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: shortcut - completed palm tree
 
(...) When I sent this one in (to Steve), I called it "x479.dat", but I'm wondering what we'll rename this short-cut. (_Especially_ since I'm _critically_ low on "temporary" part numbers; of the numbers I was given -- 460, and 462 thru 479 -- I've (...) (24 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: What happened reagdring formalisation?
 
Farlie A <alex_farlie@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:GA1J1F.Mzx@lugnet.com... (...) LDraw.org? What Lar said, its still in the works right now. Good thing this week I am on vacation, because I can jot some thoughts down when not working on other (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: What happened reagdring formalisation?
 
(...) Work is in progress but it's not going as quickly as we all would like it to. ++Lar (the observer) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)


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