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(...) Thanks for pointing it out. Terry Keller has been working with the downloadable archive, and a few things could have changed in that time. For example, I believe the ldraw.exe file offered now includes those in it, but don't quote me on that. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) As of now, 1.1 resides on the CD master. I'll make a definite note to take a look and get the later version. Lars is still around, I believe Terry Keller has had email contact with them (in preparation for KidV) recently. Thanks for the (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Interesting question. Because the mythical OMR doesn't exist yet, we're not including that on the CD. But we also need to take up space (to increase the amount of size - strange Povray redistribution rules and money). So I believe we can take (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Hey Tim, Will L3P v1.2 be on the CDROM? I can't seem to get a copy from anywhere. If anybody knows where a copy can be found, please let me know. Lars seems to be MIA. -Chuck (24 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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Hey tim, would it be possible to include samples of .dats and POV rendered files on the cd? If so, I have nearly finished my .dat of 8448 - V8 Supercar MkII. All I need is the wheels, so it should be finished when they are. Will you accept samples (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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(...) Oh no! I did the same misteak as the guys in "The Spinal Tap"! (They ordered a scene prop at 18" by 18", but meant 18' by 18'.) The next thing you'll know, I'll probably be buying amplifiers which go to eleven. (FU: lugnet.off-topic.fun) (...) (24 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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(...) I noticed this too, and mentioned it in passing a while ago. A minor change is necessary, but that isn't too hard. Jonathan Gevaryahu Jgevaryahu(remove)@hotmail.com (24 years ago, 11-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) It's definitely closer to 25.6cm x 25.6cm than 10' by 10'! I think you meant 10" by 10" :-) --Todd (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) For large LEGO elements, the difference would probably be significant, so I would suggest using 0.3937mm = 1LDU. But it's normally better to measure new elements along long LEGO beams, when applicable. Fredrik (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) But 0.4mm = 1 LDU (also known as 1mm = 2.5 LDU) is for us Metrics a solid enough basis to model parts with. Greetings, M. Moolhuysen (24 years ago, 10-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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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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| | Re: Color and L-CAD- Some Sugessetions.
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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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| | Getting Started (Corrections) !
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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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| | Re: Its official, I am desperate enough to do this
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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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(...) As Long as you have your Lego Manual, Call Lego's Customer Service and they will walk you through the Manual to discribe the Piece needed(What Page), They will send it out for free. When I have things like that either missing from my sets or (...) (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(URL) NEED this part for my ute, it is the only part I dont have that I need, even a mock-up would work, if all else fails. Please help me, I am desperate. (24 years ago, 3-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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With all the programming efforts that you are investing in BFC it is probably very important to minimize the number of triangles and stuff to draw. so i was thinking , is it perhaps possible to extend some parts to a kind of master build mode in (...) (24 years ago, 31-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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All stud*.dat files are handled this way by LEdit. Well, I'm not sure about stud5.dat, but I expect LEdit will recognize that file as well as the basic 4. Steve (...) (24 years ago, 30-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) The point of having the name "Technic Pin with Friction" (not "technic pin with friction" as you refered to) is to make sure that the part falls in the same category as the part "Technic Pin". This is also why the names of the Technic chain (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Greetings Just to update everyone on the CD project: Currently I have to do some work with the HTML guide, and pass off some work for HTML reformatting of a couple resources to others while I'm away for a few days. A few programs need to be (...) (24 years ago, 29-May-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.org) !
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i've noticed that a few ldraw pieces have extremely drawn-out descriptions. for instance: we have the "technic pin with friction", 4459.dat 'with friction'? it should be called a "technic friction peg", or "technic friction pin" 50.dat has a good (...) (24 years ago, 28-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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Yes, they are replaced with "studline.dat" to speed up. /Tore (...) (24 years ago, 27-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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The primitives "stud.dat" and "stud2.dat" render, of course, as tiny lines instead of actual stud representations in LEdit—how is this accomplished? Is it something in the code of LEdit, or is it intrinsic to the primitives themselves? Dave! (24 years ago, 26-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Actually it was/is me ! But I had already replyed to you, twice, since the first time, I got a mail server error, and since you seem not to have received the reply here it is again (included copy in mail) P.S. Maybe your E-mail is incorrect ! (...) (24 years ago, 22-May-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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