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Re: What would you want in a new LEGO(R) CAD System?
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Fri, 28 Jan 2000 11:26:42 GMT
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Farlie A wrote:
> The new system would try to integrate the following:
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> Scripting for parts (LDS)
Using LDS Syntax as is or modified is OK with me.
> Fixing of hinge problems(ie Rotation partway through scene.)
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> Based on that I came up with some VERY rough ideas for a new System called
> BrickCAD2000.
I recall BrickCAD as used by a person that was contacted by lawyers from TLG was more or less forced him to abandon the
project.
It is possible that TLG will not tolerate a new L-CAD system the way they appearantly accepts LDraw. I mean striking
down on LDraw with its popularity would be very negative PR, but stopping something in its beginning is less
contoversial.
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> Rather than using DAT Files for evrything it uses on object model
> (Common practice in professional Architechual CAD)
> This would also allow easier managment of updates using a registry model
> rather than file model.- (Retain DAT Compatibilty though)
If it makes parts authoring more complicated, I'm against! The .DAT format has some weak points that needs refining, but
the strongest point is the relatively low learning threshold.
> However before BrickCAD2000 could be devloped it would be nessacry to define
> a new langauge and file format unfotunatly in order to cope with the new
> features. I envisgaed something simmilar to VRML. Hence There should be a
> langue spec first!
I'm sensing the smell of a LO-O-O-ONG thread...
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> I would value your input on this.
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> Alex
/Tore
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Message has 3 Replies:
 | | Re: What would you want in a new LEGO(R) CAD System?
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| (...) Intention was to use a more VRML like syntax. (...) was more or less forced him to abandon the project. (...) appearantly accepts LDraw. I mean striking (...) something in its beginning is less contoversial. (...) I had choosen the name (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
| | | Re: What would you want in a new LEGO(R) CAD System?
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| (...) I agree with Tore here. There is a trememdous amount of parts out for LDraw now and the .dat file format is unquestionably the most popular system for creating virtual Lego models on the internet. I would be against developing a new system (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | What would you want in a new LEGO(R) CAD System?
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| I had some thoughts about what a new LEGO(R) CAD system should have and came up with following.(Please note these may have been previosuly suggested.) The new system would try to integrate the following: 3D GUI Interface - ( As in Block CAD) (...) (25 years ago, 28-Jan-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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