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(...) Basicly I cant figure out the right angles and positions to fit a complete set around the gears I have. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Sure would. (...) You're probably more right than I am here. Afterall, it promotes LDraw, and the point of ldraw.org is a centralized resource. Not allowing non-Lego LDraw models on the site would be contradicting that charter and encouraging (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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[moved to lugnet.cad.dev] (...) Thanks for pointing this out, James. I'm looking into it. Note to anyone looking for the original 3464.dat: it is in the lcad97-17 update, available from ldraw.org. Just be careful not to overwrite any other (newer) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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[ FUT lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw and lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands. This does not (imo) belong in lugnet.cad.dev, so please stop cross-posting to that group. ] Dave Schuler: (...) That would certainly be a possibility, but if you accept to use the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Thanks! That's just part of the TXT file in the clone.dat zip package. In addition, each individual DAT-file starts with this header: 0 MegaBloks Brick 1 x 2 with notch and 6 slots 0 Name: c010102b.dat 0 Author: Dave Schuler! 0 VERY Unofficial (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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[XPOST lugnet.faq, XFUT lugnet.cad.dev. Please follow-up appropriately.] (...) Inlining is the process of replacing a subfile reference with the contents of the subfile. Like this: b = 12*a a = c + 3 If you _inlined_ a into b, you'd get: b = 12*c + (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.faq)
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What do you mean? Are you asking how the pieces go together, or something else? The piece physically hooks together just like a regular chain link piece. (...) Larry Pieniazek larryp@novera.com (URL) - - Web Application Integration! (URL) (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Hmm.. Maybe I could reduce the controversy and hassle if I just put together a site of my own (Geocites and Xoom are free, right?) and put any pertinent clone info there instead of taking up space on one of the more official sites. If I were (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I (...) using (...) I think it's a problem with my ISP. I have received several e-mails from others who can hit the server, and Onyx e-mailed me the zip file. Thanks for the suggestion. James (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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[ FUT lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw and lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands ] Tim (citing Jacob): (...) Correct. (...) If somebody wants to do the work, it is worth the work. Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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Can someone please help me with tips on using the new technic link tread piece? -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Sure, I'd help. But *practically* <grin> how would it fit in? Would there be a 'Non-Lego' main section of the site as in (URL) Because it can't go under /download/updates/ - that's saved for official L-CAD [1] parts updates. I don't think it (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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[ XFUT lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw and lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands ] Dave Schuler: I don't think I would ever use clone parts (as in shape, not necessarily as in producer) myself, but I definitely think that we should admit that LDraw can be used for (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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(...) Internet Explorer. Maybe this will help: try to copy/paste the URL into the address box of your browser. The address box is the place where you can enter a URL by typing it directly with the keyboard. Greetings, Manfred Moolhuysen. (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Thanks, and I agree. At this point I am looking for practice with developing parts. I realize that there are parts people are wanting very badly, Let them experience some patience. We have just began our collection of parts, and will not spend (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Good disclaimer. (...) Understood. (...) Its commendable what you're doing here, Dave. Its pretty controversial, and I'll be one of the first people to admit that I'm against it, but it still should be taken at face-value: a contribution. You (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) They are clearly different situations. Both sites are led by individuals. In Todd's case with Lugnet, he does own it and can make decisions on his own about what happens to it without room for question. In my case with ldraw.org, I serve as (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Here's part of the disclaimer I've already attached in the zip-file: I know my efforts may seem like heresy to a number of AFOL's, and I apologize for any stepped-on toes. Let me state plainly that the pieces included here are ABSOLUTELY (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Count me in the minority, then. Making parts is hard. If someone wants to make parts I say more power to them. Perhaps making clone parts will refine their modeling skill, which has to be a good thing for all of us. I understand the issues but (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Though there might be some interest in them, I don't think they should be sanctioned officially from Lugnet or ldraw.org. (...) Agreed. (...) I think that anyone who wants to distribute clone parts should do them on their own personal web (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Thanks, Hoss. Don't know why I can't see his server. James (...) I (...) using (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) hey jim-bob! i got in no problem, just mailed you a copy of the zip file to the above address... :) J (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Trying to rebuild my Lego software. Again. Gotta love Windows 9x. Anyway, I can't get L3P -- my browser can't locate the server. Here's the URL I'm using -- is there another? (URL) Wilson (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I think there would be some interest in have virtual clone parts available in LDraw format. (...) Where can he post them? Would lugnet.cad.dat be acceptable? Maybe lugnet.cad.dat.ideas? Or would it be better if Dave (and anyone else with clone (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) motivation and time to model it, then please go ahead and enjoy the challenge. I think we will end up with more parts if authors work on those which interest them and are within their authoring capabilities, rather than feeling an obligation (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) That's all I needed to know! In that case I certainly won't post them here, but if anyone wants them, let me know via Email. (...) Oops! Looks like I'm going to have to re-browse the charter. Sorry! Dave! (still getting the hang of things!) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Not to put a damper on your enthusiasm for clone parts, but please don't post any clone parts here even if you *do* get a generally positive consensus. Note that the charter for lugnet.cad.dat.parts only allows for official LEGO® elements: (...) (25 years ago, 22-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Jonathan Wilson wrote in message: (...) fighter (...) As long as you have wanted that part, I figured *you* would have made it by now. ---D M Garcia (URL) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Hello! Eventually I finished orienting (automatically) all faces of bricks 10 and 2560! For those who are interested by the results, please have a look at (URL) the same place, one'll find the corrected 2560. Yes, this part as small bugs: 16 faces (...) (25 years ago, 21-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Hmm... This is a piece that belongs in the Space category, if anything does. But I'll deny saying that, later. ;) It's not a Brick. It doesn't belong in Equipment. It's not really a Wing. The only category it really fits into is Plate. How (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I'll agree with you. There is definitively a creative process going on when modeling brick, possibly except for the very simplest ones. (...) Yes, but these differences reflect the format, not the author, don't they? Fredrik (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) That would be ok, except... I don't have one... yet. Paul (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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What is next now that you have done this part? If you have one the tie fighter etc canopy piece would be appreciated. -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Keywords should have: rock raiders rockraiders underground starwars star wars sith infiltrator -- Jonathan Wilson wilsonj@xoommail.com (URL) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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I have this part very near completion and would like to know what to call it. Also what category and keywords to use. The 30303 is the 6 x 6 "4 point", "plate?" that is used as the #4910 Hover Scout base (URL) and the landing pads for the 4980 (...) (25 years ago, 20-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) There are two possibilities for updating the document with this approach: 1. Just change the syntax expressions, and modify any syntax-specific references. This would be the low-impact approach, with only cosmetic changes. 2. Rework the (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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* Jacob Sparre Andersen (sparre@sys-323.risoe.dk) [991119 10:29]: (...) Even worse; Giving a part to the part-library gives up certain rights to the part. If it isn't clear what rights exist, then people may not make parts for the part-library. I (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Steve: (...) It is preferable that it is clear what can and can not be done with the library. Otherwise people will come and ask us "all the time". (...) People shouldn't have to ask for permission to do anything we can agree it is reasonable to let (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Fredrik Glöckner <fredrik.glockner@bio.uio.no> wrote in message news:m3u2mipne0.fsf@....uio.no... (...) There absolutely is a creative process going on when modeling a part. If you gave 10 people the challenge of modeling the TIE cockpit piece, I (...) (25 years ago, 19-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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