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Re: Part Numbering Crisis in LDraw
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Fri, 26 Feb 1999 21:47:44 GMT
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Terry K wrote:
> The problem is, that some elements would force us to use numbers in seemingly
> un-intuitive ways. An example:
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> The yellow dinghy in the vote is numbered 30086. That is the imprinted number
> for the lower portion only. The top is 30087. The aggregate number for both
> is 4106548. But that number is _only_ for the yellow version.
> Any other color (like tan) would be different.
It seems to me that the only reason on TLG's part to have 2 seperate numbers and
then one different aggregate number for a specific color is to provide for a
situation in which the two pieces are different colors (ie: black top, yellow
bottom). That's the only reason that make sense to me to have such a screwy
numbering scheme. Given that, maybe we should enter the boat as 2 seperate pieces
(top and bottom) 30086 and 30087 with a shortcut hard-coded in yellow called
4106548. In the off-chance that TLG ever releases a set with different colors, we
can then worry about whether to release a new part or just stay with the 3 files.
--Karim
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Message has 3 Replies:
 | | Re: Part Numbering Crisis in LDraw
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| (...) The problem with that solution is that we would then have the 4106548 hard coded as yellow. And when the tan version is released are we then going to have another 410xxxx for it - hard coded to tan? That may not seem like a big deal, until you (...) (25 years ago, 27-Feb-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
| | | Re: Part Numbering Crisis in LDraw
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| (...) I think TLG's numbering always boils down to manufacturing and inventory control. A part number is needed for each molded part, so each subpart needs its own number. And the aggregate, post-gluing part needs a number to track its insertion (...) (25 years ago, 1-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
| | | Re: Part Numbering Crisis in LDraw
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| Karim (knassar@mindspring.com) wrote: [...] (...) I am aware of the problems with using a different number for the part file than the one (visibly) stamped on the part, but I think it would be sufficient if a comment in the dinghy bottom (and top) (...) (25 years ago, 5-Mar-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Part Numbering Crisis in LDraw
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| Everyone, We are facing a major problem in numbering parts in LDraw. For quite some time I have been trying to follow a 3 rule plan for numbering pieces: 1. Full accuracy when possible 2. Use official TLG numbers if we have them 3. Use temporary (...) (25 years ago, 26-Feb-99, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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