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In lugnet.cad.dat.parts, Adam Howard writes:
> > I realize that primitives which are sized to 1LDU are easier to use, but a
> > set of primitives which don't all use the same sizing are *harder* to use
> > overall, because the author has to remember which sizing to use for which
> > primitives.
> >
> > Steve
>
> You're right about that, but if you look at the primitives not all are based
> on a 2x2x2 cube, some are based on a 2x1x2 cube, or a 1x1x2 cube(maybe).
> Not to mention some have top and side faces, missing lines on two sides,
> ect. To use them logically you still have to look at the primitive before
> using it (unless it's one you use a lot). The naming conventions are not
> very clear, but supposedly you should be able to look at the name and
> determine the primitives configuration.
>
> Adam
My Primitives Reference
(http://www.ldraw.org/memorial/archive/FAQ/Primitives_Reference), linked from
the LDraw FAQ, was intended to help in this respect. It is missing some of the
more recent additions, but I'm sure I sent an updated version to Jacob,
sometime back. I'll review it again and re-send.
Chris
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