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Hy, I'm running into math problems again, after I recogniced whats the problem with the movements in MLCad. Now here is what I would like to do: There is a virtual grid which is bound to a part. The distance of the grid lines is given by a vector (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: L3PAO Runtime Error
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(...) Hey, thanks!! Seems to work now. Now I can do some easier converting. Thanks again Ryan (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: L3PAO Runtime Error
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Well, whyt dont you asked someone who fixed the problem about 2 days ago? First, make sure the L-draw add on is installed. If so, go to the LDAO's ldraw.ini file, then scroll to the bottom. You should see [LDAO] and [L3PAO] and some others. Insert (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | L3PAO Runtime Error
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Well, since I've been getting back into Ldrawing lately, that means I've been getting back in to POV-Raying, but I came across a problem that I had just before I stopped doing this stuff for a while. When I try to run L3PAO(no matter which version) (...) (24 years ago, 19-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: CD-ROM Status
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I have no clue on how to write scripts, but if someone would write it, I would try to manage it ( I am going to be very busy from not to Christmas!) Tom McDonald <radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com> wrote in message news:Fw7F6I.E5w@lugnet.com... (...) for (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Question on part
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(...) If you are talking about the ribbed hose or the smooth flexable tubing then both of them are available somewhere (check cad.dat.parts). (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Error in subfile found
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1.make sure you have the latest parts update and then the problem with the torso will go away, because the torso is now official and the back face is present in the part. The back face has been removed because there are some torsos that have (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Question on part
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I am in the process of building a model, but there is one part I need. I'm not sure if it exists or not because I don't have any idea what it would be called. It is the tubular piece found in the Technic Battle Droid set in red, yellow, and black, (...) (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Error in subfile found
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While creating a minifig using part 973p101, the Star Wars pilot pattern, I discovered that the subpart that it uses, 973s01, has both front and back faces removed instead of just the front. That's all Ryan (24 years ago, 18-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: CD-ROM Status
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So Adam, are you volunteering to manage that chain, or write the script for the orders page? Tim does the lion's share of the work for ldraw.org, so any help he can get would probably be appreciated. I know he's asked for help on a number of (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Bulk processing
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(...) Yes, 4DOS (for DOS) is a compatible replacement of DOS, but with a lot of extra features, and a lot faster ! ;) Right Now, I don't know where you can find it, but be sure to search the web ! As far as I now I think it's a "shareware" or (...) (24 years ago, 15-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: CD-ROM Status
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Why not start a different message chain to receive all the orders, or run a script on LDRAW.ORG and accept orders Adam Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:39456556.326763...net.com... (...) nauseam (I (...) fan- (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Linux programs for the LDraw CD-ROM
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Hi, I've talked to Tim about including Linux programs on the CD and he asked me to write a setup program, so now I need to know what programs are available. If you're the author of a Linux L-CAD utility then please email me with instructions on how (...) (24 years ago, 14-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: CD-ROM Status
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(...) Right now they aren't available becuase the project needs to be finished and the copies need to be made. I'm considering a preorder system at a couple bucks off the $10 price for the purpose of helping raise the preliminary funds needed. I'll (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: CD-ROM Status
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Tim: Please excuse my ignorance if this has been asked and answered ad nauseam (I have tried to follow these posts of yours), but how does one purchase or otherwise obtain the resulting cd-rom? I am very keen to support this fan- based effort. (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | CD-ROM Status
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Just thought I'd give out another update on the status of the CD-ROM: The HTML guide is almost done. This is what needs to be done before we can ship: Finish guide: Reformat Knudsen article, finish a few pages including installation instructions for (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Organizational business for ldraw.org as pertains to future activities
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Hello! I believe there are some group issues to attend to before ldraw.org starts selling CDs. I got to talk to a lot of people this weekend and received valuable input towards the direction of this now nebulous group and what needs to take place in (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.datfest, lugnet.org.us) !!
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| | Re: Getting Started (Corrections) !
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(...) No, the current download ldraw.exe does *not* include LP97-13 and LP97-14. Terry is updating/repacking James Jessiman's releases, to make a single distribution file which will include ldraw.exe, lp97-13.exe, and lp97-14.exe. But it isn't (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Modelling !
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(...) I'm not sure that would prove anything -- baseplates are trimmed slightly smaller than the full stud-pitch. If you join two baseplates with bricks or plates on top, there will be a slight gap between the two baseplates. Now, taking those two (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: ldglite dev version questions
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(...) Ouch, "dismal" eh? You're absolutely right though. The 6pre8 file has two Windows-dependent "features" that haven't been cleaned up yet. I do have a 6pre9 cleaned up version that I haven't gotten around to putting on the web site yet. I was (...) (24 years ago, 12-Jun-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Getting Started (Corrections) !
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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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| | Re: Organizing the LDraw CD-ROM
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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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| | Re: Organizing the LDraw CD-ROM
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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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| | Re: Organizing the LDraw CD-ROM
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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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| | Re: Organizing the LDraw CD-ROM
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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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| | Re: Modelling !
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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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| | Re: Getting Started (Corrections) !
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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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| | Re: Modelling !
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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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| | Re: Modelling !
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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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| | Re: Modelling !
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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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| | ldglite dev version questions
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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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| | Re: Modelling !
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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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| | Re: Modelling !
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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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| | Modelling !
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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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| | Color and L-CAD- Some Sugessetions.
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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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| | Re: Write POV file... in L3Lab
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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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