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Re: Voting Open for LCAD Parts Update 2000-02
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Mon, 21 Aug 2000 00:02:57 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Fredrik Glöckner writes:
> First one comment on the Throwbots-related connector boxes, ie.
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> x111.dat - Technic Connector Block 3 x 3 Triangular
> 32310.dat - Technic Connector Block 3 x 5 x 1 & 2/3
> 32165.dat - Technic Connector Block 3 x 6 x 1 & 2/3
> 32166.dat - Technic Connector Block 3 x 6 x 1 & 2/3 Gearbox
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> How about adding the word "Decorated" somewhere in the names, to
> indicate that they are not plain blocks? Or would this simply be even
> more confusing? I'm not sure if it is a good idea myself, honestly.
> Just thought I'd see what you'd think.
I think when people see the word "decorated", they'd confuse it with patterned
elements.
Maybe "Ornamented" is a good term for parts like these, parts with extra
decorative details? Tore used this term to describe the arch piece he made,
2145.dat, "Arch 2 x 6 x 5 Ornamented" (see
<http://news.lugnet.com/cad/dat/parts/?n=1404>).
> And for people who are curious about the usage of the bendable Technic
> hoses, I've included a few example DAT-files here:
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> http://www.math.uio.no/~fredrigl/technic/ldraw-mode/
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> I'm refering to the following two parts from the vote:
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> x75.dat - Technic Flex-System Hose 120LDU Long (open file for usage guide)
> x78.dat - Technic Ribbed Hose 120LDU Long (open file for usage guide)
Thanks for pointing this out!
Steve
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| (...) Yes, that was why I was unsure muself about the use of "Decorated". It would be confusing. (...) That sounds like a good idea to me! This will separate the Slizer-originated elements from the earlier gear boxes, which are purely functional and (...) (26 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| (...) I've used the word "Decorative" in the description of part #2871 (Electric Train Motor 9V Decorative Side). I feel that "Ornamented" describes more like something has a few "mirrors and beads" attached to it, and that "Decorative" describes (...) (26 years ago, 21-Aug-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Voting Open for LCAD Parts Update 2000-02
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| (...) Thanks a lot for the parts vote, Steve! First one comment on the Throwbots-related connector boxes, ie. x111.dat - Technic Connector Block 3 x 3 Triangular 32310.dat - Technic Connector Block 3 x 5 x 1 & 2/3 32165.dat - Technic Connector Block (...) (26 years ago, 20-Aug-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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