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Re: DAT format question
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Sun, 19 Sep 1999 02:52:44 GMT
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"Gary Williams" <graywolf@pcpros.net> writes:
> This raises the question: What's the difference between a primitive
> and a sub-part, and should they be interpreted any differently?
A primitive is in the p\ directory, a sub-part is in parts\s\
As far as I understand, a primitive is a general purpose shape, usually
with dimensions around 1x1x1 LDU for easy scaling.
Sub-parts are usually used by only one part, or for many of the same part
with different patterns. Sub parts are entire sections of parts made up
of multiple primitives and are rarely scaled when placed into the
finished part.
(Please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this)
--Bram
Bram Lambrecht / o o \ BramL@juno.com
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 | | Re: DAT format question
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| (...) Bram is correct.. primatives are exactly what the name implies, general purpose "basic" shapes (spheres, cylinders, studs, etc) that are used by many of the LDraw elements in various ways, scaled to various dimensions... sub-parts are usually (...) (25 years ago, 20-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: DAT format question
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| Bram Lambrecht wrote in message <19990918.195309.509...no.com>... (...) This raises the question: What's the difference between a primitive and a sub-part, and should they be interpreted any differently? (25 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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