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  Re: Generating binaries of updated MPD tools
 
(...) cross compiler supports ADA so I built the windows versions for you and uploaded it to ldraw.org. Look for /home/dheyse/mpd_fil..._win32.zip The new executables seem to have longer names than the buildmpd and splitmpd mentioned on the MPD (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Generating binaries of updated MPD tools
 
(...) Have you considered trying the mingw cross compiler to build Windows executables from a linux box? I'm kinda curious how well that works. I use the native windows version of the mingw gcc compiler all the time. But if this works well enough (...) (22 years ago, 1-Aug-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Generating binaries of updated MPD tools
 
A little while ago I wrote in lugnet.cad: (...) systems, so I can not compile the programs for MS Windows or for MacOS. If somebody has time to compile them, I would appreciate a copy the resulting executables, for posting them on the web site. Play (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: I have some ideas / suggestions for all programmers
 
This is a good idea. Except forcing the user to a specific dir isn't that user friendly. So I think there should stay one tiny ini file in the application dir telling where to find the rest or something :) I seldom use the registry anyway because of (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  I have some ideas / suggestions for all programmers
 
Hello to everyone, I'm working a small tool similar to l3p addon but it will be very simple, basic, won't need any dll and won't use windows registry. Well this post mainly is to say that I have a suggestion / idea for all ldraw related software (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Trans-antifreeze?
 
(...) 12, 373, 19, and 17. Assuming I have any clue which colors you mean. ;) See: (URL) (official) (URL) (somewhat more to the point) (URL) (more comprehensive) Steve (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Trans-antifreeze?
 
(...) around with the higher numbers in the vain hope that I might convince LDraw to change its ways. Alas, no. Thanks for the info! If anyone needs the numbers for salmon, puce, camel, or morning mint, just let me know... Dave! (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) You can get the December 2001 developer tools or the April 2002 beta tools from the Apple Developer Connection web site. (You have to register for a free ADC Online membership to get the beta tools. You might be able to get the December tools (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) yes, it runs fine. In the preferences window I clicked on the "install parts library" button and it downloaded and installed the parts in the appropriate place. I then opened a few .dat files and they rendered quite nicely. I was able to (...) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) I think the only thing it uses GLUT for is font rendering. It's possible your GLUT installation could cause problems with this, but the errors you posted didn't look on the surface to be related. --Travis Cobbs (tcobbs@REMOVE.halibut.com) (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) I'll download everything again, and give it a another try. Just a thought... I thought I saw something about an include GLUT something or other statement. I have an updated/nonstandard GLUT installed. Could that cause problems? Chris (22 years ago, 31-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Trans-antifreeze?
 
(...) 42, according to (URL) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) So, does it run? If so, does it run well? :-) Looking at the source, I believe that Alex has made a number of modifications since this was posted on his web site (based on conversations I've had with him). It appears to be based on an interim (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) Not sure what would cause the LDrawModelViewer.cpp error; perhaps corruption? That's one of the files from my original LDView source, not Mac-specific. Since Tim got them to compile, maybe those two files for you are still somehow corrupted. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Trans-antifreeze?
 
What the heck is the # for this color in LDraw? I've been driving myself batty trying to figure it out, and my searches here in .cad have been unsuccessful. Help help help! Dave! (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Renaming of Space Laser-Gun with Side Sight
 
"Steve Bliss" <partsref@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:pcndku0cp10500r...4ax.com... (...) "Minifig TV Camera" makes MUCH more sense to me. I had never thought about it being a laser gun until I saw the name of the part listed here on lugnet as (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.space)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) Thanks for the info about SCM vs CVS. I am obviously not a developer, but at least I have heard of CVS, but I drew a blank with SCM. I am using the Project Builder (v1.1) that Shipped with OS X 10.1 in October. Should I update it? Can an (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Renaming of Space Laser-Gun with Side Sight
 
(...) Sorry, my bad. Looks like Damien changed his vote anyway. But I did edit the header, changing "Space" to "Minifig", and adding: 0 CATEGORY Minifig Accessory 0 KEYWORDS Space, Town, scope, scanner, tv camera What about Damien's suggestion of (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) Thanks for the moderating comment. Michael, here is a suggestion for what you can write about the rights to your specification: © Copyright 2002, Michael L. Since this document is made available free of charge, I can not make any promises (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
Hello, I think we should wait what Michael is coming up with before making harsh comments. I followed this whole discussion from the start and i think it's always right to state your opinion - but please do this in a constructive way. Thank you. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
(...) Wouldn't help much - except for those who happen to use Linux on a PC. - Kylix doesn't work on ,for example, Linux/Alpha. Play well, Jacob (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
(...) the projects are set up to use CVS. you'll have to click "disable" or that message will keep popping up. (you must have a different version of Project Builder than me.. Mine mentioned CVS by name) (...) It looks like you used Stuffit Expander (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Mac LDView possibility
 
In article <Gzy3nI.IBE@lugnet.com>, "Travis Cobbs" <tcobbs@REMOVE.halibut.com> wrote: I downloaded AJRFoundation.src.tar.gz, AJRInterface.src.tar.gz, and LDView.src.tar.gz. I tried to compile the '.pbproj' files but I got several errors. First, each (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: Unnoficial Parts (Tiles with Edge)
 
(...) You guys couldn't have spoken up a month or two earlier?! ;) I agree with your suggested changes, Chris. I'll go ahead and implement them. Steve (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MLCad extensions in the files on Parts Tracker
 
(...) OK, leave it in, but it still makes me nervous. Let's wait and see if Michael comes to his senses and drops the license. Don (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: MLCad extensions in the files on Parts Tracker
 
(...) I know. But if we have to disable LDGLite on Munin, that basically means that we have to deactivate the whole parts tracker. And if it should have any real meaning, we should also stop distributing the LDraw parts library, since it probably (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
(...) You're both right and wrong. I am right handed, but I use my left hand for the mouse to avoid the pain of carpal tunnel. That's why I don't have any current gaming experience. (...) Yeah, I like this because the arrow key mapping is exactly (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MLCad extensions in the files on Parts Tracker
 
(...) Oops, I meant to put a link to this here. (URL) think everyone should read and think about it before they make any sort of decision involving licenses. Enjoy, Don (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: MLCad extensions in the files on Parts Tracker
 
(...) Perhaps, but you and I are not lawyers, and from my viewpoint intellectual property law is a complete mess right now. Who knows what a lawyer might think. (...) I agree, that doesn't make much sense. When the topic came up on the Mac Ldraw (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) Yes, what's needed here is NO license, not a NEW license. Michael if you're using MLCAD to bring visitors to your site in order to drum up business for your software company, that's fine. Just ask politely and we'll provide the links for (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) If your new license for puts any restrictions whatsoever on the right to use or implement your extensions, you can just as well save your own time and leave it as it is. Play well, Jacob (who might decide to act like the BOFH he really is) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MLCad extensions in the files on Parts Tracker
 
(...) I do not think it is necessary, since the version of LDGLite we are using was developed before the MLCAD documentation was published. But maybe I should ban all non-Open Source software on Munin? (but that it would prevent the distribution of (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
I ment travis, sorry (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
(...) Currently only Windows I am afraid, but when the beta sequence is over I am planning to go opengl (besides directx). I could then port the whole thing to linux with Borland Kylix. (...) Still very handy for test runs of scene's (single (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
I can see why Don want's the WSAD version, because he's propably right handed. I am left handed and prefer the arrow keys, because my mouse is on the left side of the keyboard :) you could use pageup and down for movement along Y axis for Lefties. (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Minifig torsos - rename suggestions
 
(...) That's fine. I only suggested it since space currently crosses three pattern codes (5x, 6x, and 9x) while there's only about a dozen torsos done so far. (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
Hi, i've found some more commands in MLCad which I introduced totaly new, ... but long time ago. So there is this ROTATION command, which was used at the early days of MLCad instead of ROTSTEP. Later I learned that this conflicts with LD-Lite. So I (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
(...) In most FPS games these days (as far as I know), the mouse rotates the head up, down, left and right, and the keyboard is used to walk forward, backwards, left and right (left and right walking is generally called strafing). Most also have an (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MLCad extensions in the files on Parts Tracker
 
Don (& all) - The fact that the MLCAD extensions are under such license makes me very nervous as well. I am of the opinion that any extensions used with the LDraw file format should be documented on LDraw.org and made freely available for use (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
(...) Does the LD4DModeler work on a Mac or linux box? Part of my agenda is to make something not tied to a specific platform, and I like to make the source available so anyone can play with it. (...) Hmmm, I never thought of ldglite as an animation (...) (22 years ago, 30-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Moving around in a CAD model.
 
To generate dat files with camera 'stuff' and feed them to L3P, you can use my LD4DModeler application. Have to fix the lights though or the inside will be dark I gess rendering in povray. Are you an developer of ldglite? Could not tell from the (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Moving around in a CAD model.
 
This is something I've wanted to do for a while and finally got around to it again. The current version of ldglite can be used as a cheesy scene modeler for making nice POV shots by calculating the camera stuff for l3p. The trouble is getting the (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Renaming of Space Laser-Gun with Side Sight
 
(...) The only reason I brought up the subject is that a Hold has been placed on the part fix due to the name. My Certify vote still stands and will remain so. -Orion (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  MLCad extensions in the files on Parts Tracker
 
(...) Meanwhile, Steve could you switch the parts tracker to use MLCAD instead of ldglite to generate the image files? The whole license thing and especially the "liable for damages" part makes me nervous. I don't want to be sued just because (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) That, and the fact that MLCAD adds two 0 ROTATION statements to the header of every model file it edits. (...) Actually, only commented-out versions of the ROTATION meta-statement have appeared in parts (ie, '0 0 ROTATION'). The submit process (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) Perhaps the use of the "ROTATION CENTER" meta statement in the parts library can be changed into a different, non-licensed format? The word "CENTER" breaks the standing LDraw tradition of using British English terms anyway. In my opinion it (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) Uh Oh, we need some *unlicensed* documentation on this meta command. It's already used in some official parts. If I have to get permission in writing to use all the features of the official parts (or be liable for unspecified damages) I'm (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Minifig torsos - rename suggestions
 
(...) Rock Raiders will be allocated a set of codes in the Ax range, along with Adventurers, Aquazone, and Alpha Team. Unless we run out of Ax codes before we get there. ;) Steve (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Renaming of Space Laser-Gun with Side Sight
 
(...) Everything in the Space category (ie, all parts whose titles start with Space) needs to be renamed. Let's leave it until the admins have time to take it all on at once, all right? Steve (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Minifig torsos - rename suggestions
 
(...) I'd rather not move 973p90, as this is one of the few pattern codes where we were systematic about using the same code across all parts with that logo. 973pxx will be moved - this was just a "holding code". Chris (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Minifig torsos - rename suggestions
 
(...) Do we want to use a letter just for RR??? that's a dead subtheme, right? Presumably no new torsos are coming. (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Minifig torsos - rename suggestions
 
Sounds good. You might also want to move 973p90 (Classic Space Pattern) to the other space patterns, and do something with the 973pxx part. Maybe assign Rx or Ux (for Underground) for Rock Raiders. Andy (22 years ago, 29-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Unnoficial Parts (Tiles with Edge)
 
(...) have (...) a (...) for (...) filename. (...) was (...) I am not aware of this part existing without the grooves, so I think the introduction of 2431b was a mistake. I think ....a and ....b numbers should only be used where two versions of the (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Minifig torsos - rename suggestions
 
Resulting from the extension of pattern codes to include alpha-characters, we have the opportunity to rename some of the existing codes to improve the categorisation. Some of these suggestions affect already official parts so will have the effect of (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Mac LDView possibility
 
It appears that some version of the modified-for-MacOSX LDView source code is available at the following web site: (URL) Projects, then Applications from the menu on the left. The LDView source link is on that page. I don't know what version of (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
 
  Re: *** LDrawDesignPad LDDP 1.0 released ***
 
Hey! Ok..that was a small bug. I fixed that in the actual version but didnt change the version number. Please re-download if you want this bug to be removed. Play well Carsten "Orion Pobursky" <bilthefish@IHATESPAMyahoo.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag (...) (22 years ago, 28-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Polygon Winding
 
Could someone point me to a routine the determines polygon winding? My CG textbook dosen't mention it and I need to know how for a plugin project of mine. -Orion (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Renaming of Space Laser-Gun with Side Sight
 
I think this should just be Minifig Laser Gun with Side Sight and we'll add Space to the KEYWORDS -Orion (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: *** LDrawDesignPad LDDP 1.0 released ***
 
One quick bug report: Ctrl-X for Cut doesn't seem to work -Orion (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  *** LDrawDesignPad LDDP 1.0 released ***
 
Hello! New version is out now. Get it at (URL) ! + = New feature * = Bugfix - = Removed feature v1.0 2002/07/27 + 'Select All' command + Print command * Fixed small bug in color selection * Fixed / Expanded Example Plugin-Code. Plugins should work (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev) ! 
 
  Re: Similar patterned parts in different colours
 
Like in 973p11 "~Moved to 973p1a, 973p1b, 973p1c" - that would be OK with me. Chris (...) the (...) to (...) to (...) be (...) but (...) descriptions. (...) code (...) versions) (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Similar patterned parts in different colours
 
(...) the (...) but (...) descriptions. (...) part. (...) code (...) versions) (...) Oh, yes - so I did - that's six then. I think you are correct about the other parts - we'd like to apply the same principle to those. Chris (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Similar patterned parts in different colours
 
Chris, I recommend we change the titles on the original part files to some variation of "~Moved to ...". That will give programs that analyze the library some chance of recognizing that these files are no longer going concerns. Steve (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Similar patterned parts in different colours
 
(...) oooh! that's great! now peeron will be able to use these dats, and not have X parts for them! :) Dan (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Similar patterned parts in different colours
 
(...) Cool! I see that you've also done the Castle/Forest Maiden. Are there any other such parts, aside from the Black Falcon shield? Minifig heads like Captain Redbeard, I suppose. . . -- TWS Garrison (URL) capital letters in address for direct (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Similar patterned parts in different colours
 
In the past, in an attempt to conserve the dwindling supply of two-digit pattern codes, we decided on a special way to handle patterned parts where the pattern existed in more than one colour. The base part was hard coded (usually white), and the (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Unnoficial Parts (Tiles with Edge)
 
(...) How's this coming along? Partsref still lists Tile 1 x 4 (without groove); was this piece discovered to exist? It would also be nice if the grooveless parts could have "a" appended to their numbers, and "without Groove" appended to their names (...) (22 years ago, 26-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: File Header request for Minifig Parts
 
hi steve, (...) many thx for the hint. (...) are we takling about categories like "brick" and "plate" or sub-categories, which will need a renaming of the header? probably the fact that I just use MLCad causes some misunderstanding. I can't see a (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: ASSOCIATE (was: Re: Renaming of 2916.dat)
 
(...) WAY better than using naming to overload. 2916 and 2917 get at best a very weak association if they have train in their name. With the ASSOCIATE keyword extension it becomes quite explicit what their connection is. (and parts can also have (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: ASSOCIATE (was: Re: Renaming of 2916.dat)
 
(...) Yes. Play well, Jacob (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  ASSOCIATE (was: Re: Renaming of 2916.dat)
 
(...) Hmm. Interesting idea. So part 3937 (URL) might have an entry like: 0 ASSOCIATE 3938 6134 and part 3938 (URL) might have: 0 ASSOCIATE 3937 2440 (of course, these examples capture information that otherwise might be captured by a connectivity (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) It might. (...) I can see your point. And I must admit that the first category I would search for this part under would be "Train". - Which certainly implies that "train" at least should be a keyword for the part. (...) Sort of. In principle (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) It is not my intention to control the fate of this part forever and ever. But to have some input as to how it is categorized and where it ends up in the parts list. (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) I would argue that 2917 probably belongs in windscreen or window, I guess? In an ideal world there would be a way to associate a part with its "partner" as it were without using naming, there just would be a link between them somehow. (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) True, but I feel this part might fall under Larry's "terribly unwieldy" escape clause. Even if he doesn't think so. (...) It's arguable at this point, but the long-term general idea is that you can do whatever you want with your original file, (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: File Header request for Minifig Parts
 
BTW, I found part of that discussion I mentioned in my other post. Here's the text. I don't think Terry will mind me posting it. The file I found this in is dated 7/5/2001, the discussion is possibly a year older than that. Some things are out of (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Probably true. Some discussion on the train related parts to establish general standards may help though, and it may make sense to do so in the context of specific parts. With respect to this one, does it at all make sense to change the name (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Hey - my first PTadmin hornet's nest !! Here's my rationalisation for changing the name, FWIW. The only comment on the part name in the review history is from Steve Bliss. No-one challenged Steve's suggestion that it should be linked by name (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: File Header request for Minifig Parts
 
Hi Willy (and everyone :), I mostly agree with your idea that 'minifig parts' need to be rearranged. This has been a back-burner project of mine for over a year (and it had been thought about for much longer than that). Here are some things to keep (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  File Header request for Minifig Parts
 
Hi folks, the other day I was flicking through the "Other Parts/M-Library" looking for the "Minifig Top Hat" and it took me quiet a while to find it 'cos there isn't any criteria in naming the different minifig parts. There are: caps, castle (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Yes. And this part has already been used in non-train sets (the Res-Q hoovercraft comes to mind). Couldn't we put "train" in the keyword list instead of in the name? Play well, Jacob (22 years ago, 23-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Good point. I looked over all the parts in MLCad w/ the Train designator and found that, barring the parts previously mentioned and possibly the track parts, most of them don't even belong in that category (e.g. the doors and windows) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) Train in my view is a very narrow group. There are a very few parts that belong in it. I would refer you to the PNLTC originated "diagram of train parts" that many train clubs use to discuss how easy it is to actually get started in trains. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) The flip side of this arguement is that while it's only use may not be just for trains, the primary use is for trains. By your argument all the parts with the word Technic and Minifig in the title should be renamed as well. The reason that (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Renaming of 2916.dat
 
(...) I agree (obviously since you referenced my post as your second ref)! (...) I disagree. That's not the intent. The license that is contemplated to be in effect does not let you as the author prevent people from submitting revisions to parts (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Renaming of 2916.dat
 
I would like to object on the strongest terms possible the "Modified part description" of the part 2916.dat. This is in keeping with my beliefs on how parts should be named. Please refer to: (URL) is not necessarily a train part. Is this file not my (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
 
  Re: Description of MLCad extensions available now
 
(...) No idea. (I am not going to read that document, while Michael claims that its contents are covered by the quoted license) (...) Yes of course, but file formats are (AFAIK) not covered by copyright. If Michael wants to protect a file format, he (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  .LDR file license (Was: Description of MLCad extensions...)
 
(...) Larry, sorry I didn't reply sooner but I was away on vacation. I guess everyone else must be too. Anyhow, I see you got my point. The whole reason for a parts license is to prevent new part authors from asserting arbitrary demands on the (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  Re: File header questions/requests
 
(...) Yes, these files should go through some approval process. I don't know about Chris, but I definitely can and do make mistakes. This is especially true when parts are renumbered - that new part number needs to be verified, if at all possible. I (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  File header questions/requests
 
I have 1 comment and 1 PT request: 1.) Do we really need to submit files where the only change is the addition of keywords, a moved to statement, a file name change, etc...? I feel these things can be changed behind the scenes and do not have to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Spheroid Generator now on the web
 
"Erik Olson" <erik@olson.pair.com> wrote in message news:GzDJ3z.497@lugnet.com... (...) Geometrically speaking, what exactly is a tent? I generated an example so I have a sense of a tent being a kind of concave cone, as opposed to be sphere being a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
(...) Hmm. Looking at the native color values (ie, without using LdLite's 0 COLOR statement to change RGB values), I think 320/260 are closer to the actual color than 356. (...) It was discussed awhile ago, I believe. Steve (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: parts keywords
 
I'll also be posting these revised files to ".cad.dat.parts" shortly... (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
(...) I used color code 356 for it, for the MiniBot "SW Security Droid" pattern files (head; torso) on the Tracker... (I wasn't aware of any updates to the FAQ re: color codes for the new colors...) Thanks, Franklin (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: MPD compilers that support the LDR extension
 
(...) Thanks for reminding me of the problem. The MPD Builder has been updated, so it handles both ".ldr" and ".dat" as LDraw file name extensions with ".ldr" as the default extension. You can download the source code og binaries for Linux/x86 from: (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)  
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
(...) I've been wrestling with this one recently. I actually intended to update the color reference on ldraw.org, changing 323 to 320, but I haven't gotten to it yet. Colors 260 and 320 should be nearly identical, they both dither red with black. (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: File headers and the PT
 
(...) No, these do not deserve a hold. In fact Steve and I quite often make cosmetic changes to the file headers before release - often as soon as we see them. Please be sure to point out the error in the your comments though. Chris (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Spheroid Generator now on the web
 
Spheroid Generator is now a web page. With just a web browser you can get instructions showing where to put plates to make a sphere, cone, or tent in any size, using plates. Kind of like Mosaic Maker. I'll be working on this more, so that it can (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.announce) !! 
 
  Re: Color Problems
 
I think color 320 is pretty much spot on, but I'm open to other ideas. -Orion (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Color Problems
 
I'm having some problems when Dk Red (color 323). When I render an L3P generated POV of a Dk Red piece I get this: (URL) is definately not Dk Red, it's more of a tannish grey. When I render a piece with color 260 I get this: (URL) is much closer to (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)


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