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(...) This is only an approximation. The LEGO bricks are not metric -- The dimensions are based on inches. The width of one brick is 5/16 inch and the height (without studs) is 6/16 inch. So 0.39370mm = 1LDU is more precise. I normally try to (...) (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Since the ldglite web page says to post questions/etc. here, here I am... Trying to compile a Linux version from the dev release on sourceforge (ldglitesrc0_6pre8.zip) has been a dismal failure - numerous undefined types, etc. Is this a (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Some of this has come up in various discussions. I'm not sure if all of it has or not. (...) No, centering on a stud isn't necessary. Look at 3001.dat, the 2x4 brick. It is centered on X-Z, not on a stud. The same applies for all other (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Thanks ! So, 1.00 mm = 2.5 LDU (...) I call this common sence, which I think everyone should use ! (...) Are these your opinions only, or is assumed buy other people too ? I agree with most of it ! (...) Check! (...) Check! (...) Shouldn't we (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I believe the conversion is 0.4mm = 1 LDU. At least, that's what I always use. (...) Standards are already there. They just aren't strictly enforced. As I see it, there are two basic "orientation rules": 1. Do the same thing as other, similar (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) The LDL 0 COLOR command already handles both of these cases. (...) I think this would be better handled as a new command, a new linetype, instead of a meta-command. (...) Hmm. That's an idea. (...) That'd be neat, too. How about a simple ... 0 (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Is it just me or the "Get Started" page in (URL) missing the files: lp97-13.exe lp97-14.exe which are required to be unpacked after "LDraw.exe" file and before the "Complete.exe" file. We shouldn't confuse new users ! See ya Rui Martins (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Has some of you may remember, I have modelled the super car (8880) wheels and tires, but when I modeled it I used Metric measurements (millimeters). I would Like to know if there is an approved standard for a convertion ratio, between millimeters (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I feel that a new set of tags is reuired given the recent imporvemtns in L-Draw CAD systems. Might I suggest the follwoing (extremly rough spec) These commands are valid immediatly prior to a line-type. 0 SET TRANSPARENCY <Number> . For (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Alan Gerber wrote... (...) Please mail me your (zipped) .pov file and your .dat file(s) and a little description of what you do. /Lars (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Kyle Keppler wrote... (...) Coming to a monitor near you, see (URL) I can't promise when :( /Lars (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I've never tried anything with a camera, but whenever I try to render anythhing files from L3Lab, I get this error: "error: = expected but . (period) found instead." Alan (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I have used it several times, although I usually removes the camera settings and use my own, so I wouldn't notice any difficulties with that:) Regards/Mvh. John Jensen (24 years ago, 7-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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i was about to write and tell you that it dosent work at all but I tried it once more and found the model has to be in the LDRAW model folder. I thought it was supposed to render the model the exact angle it is on the screen but I must be wrong. (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Is anybody using this feature (despite the warnings :-) ? If so, haven't you had problems with the camera setting? A last minute test of the Win32 version of L3P v1.2 revealed a compiler optimizer error (in MS VC++ 5.0), so I had to release a (...) (24 years ago, 6-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) If you take a look at the instructions for the model 8865, you should be able to make out all the details you need. They are on Brickshelf: (URL) (24 years ago, 4-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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It is stopping construction because until I have it, I cant put the suspension setup together and I dont know the clearences for the steering link that will attatch to it I dont even know how far apart I need to put the 2738 Technic Steering Arm 6.5 (...) (24 years ago, 4-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I can't see how not having a DAT version of the said part is going to stop you from constructing the vehicle model. So why not finish off all of it except the steering gear element, and then ask if someone has the part? If the model is (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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I am accually talking about an ldraw part for it, if I wanted the real thing I would post to .general. (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I'm pretty sure he wants a .dat of it. Alan (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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