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Re: File Naming Protocol for Patterned Parts
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:50:16 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Steve Bliss writes:
> Forward: I'd rather stick with using P as the patterned-element designator.
> Add letters to the suffix, to allow up to 1296 patterns per part. If this
> is not enough, then define another letter-designator in addition to the P.
> If we get 1500 patterns for a single element, we've got bigger problems
> than the part-number suffix.
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> In lugnet.cad.dev, Chris Dee wrote:
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> > Rather than the suggestion of using alpha characters, in the "pattern • number",
> > have we considered allowing other characters in the sixth position - so we
> > allow nnnnnp00-nnnnnp99 nnnnnq00-nnnnnq99, nnnnnr00-nnnnnr99, etc as valid
> > patterned part file names?
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> I think using a number of different letters as an indication of
> pattern-parts could be confusing.
>
> There are already a number of different suffixing-schemes in use in the
> parts library:
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> - Different parts (or variations of a part) which use the same number.
> (suffixes: a, b, c, ...) (example: 3626b.dat)
> - Complete Assembly Shortcuts
> (suffixes: c01, c02, ...) (example: 32181c01.dat)
> - Parts which are delivered (from TLC) on a 'sprue'. The part number
> applies to the entire assemblage, we add a suffix to differentiate the
> subparts.
> (suffixes: a, b, c, ...) (example: 6246a.dat)
> - Patterned parts.
> (suffixes: p01, p02, ...) (example: 973p01.dat)
> - Component parts of an assembly (this is obsolete usage, but instances
> still exist).
> (suffixes: a, b, c, ...) (example: 103a.dat)
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> So there are already a number of suffix-letters in use, and a good number
> of parts which take exception to the rules. Using a number of different
> letters as an indication of pattern-parts could be confusing. Well, more
> confusing.
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> One advantage of using multiple letters in the sixth position is that it
> would allow many more patterned parts. Using pXX (X is any letter or
> numeral), allows 1296 patterned versions of a single part. Using XYY (X is
> a letter, Y is a numeral), allows 2600 patterns per part.
OK - point taken - and based on this well-reasoned argument I am happy to go
with the pXX nomenclature.
I feel a little uneasy about the possible conflict between the first and third
usages - with the benefit of hindsight might 3626v2 have been a better name?
Also how much work is required to get rid of the fifth usage?
> As I mentioned above, the ppppCxx name-format is already used for CAS
> files.
Good point and something which I suspect will grow to make life easier for LCAD
users (as distinct from authors). Personally I'd like to see more standard
minifig shortcuts - with arms and hands orientated to hold accessories
correctly.
> > Since this question first arose for patterned versions of 3626b, what is the
> > general opinion on ensuring match-up between the pattern and the variant of
> > the part (for example, there are two head variants and three torso
> > variants).
>
> Three torso variants? Do you mean the variation in neck-stripe colors, or
> something else?
Variation in the ribs inside the torso which ensure the legs don't fall off
a) no ribs
b) 4 triangular section ribs
c) an x-pattern of ribs
> Yes, part-authors should be careful to put the pattern on the right
> variation of the part.
Well - I have definitely NOT done this for torsos, because IIRC only type b)
exists ( so maybe I should make the others !!). But do we really want the
decorated torsos under three different non-TLC part numbers?
Chris
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| (...) I started thinking about the potential conflict while I was composing the list. But I'd rather use (a, b, c, ...) suffixes (suffices? suffii?) for usage #1, to keep those ID numbers as short as possible--we're already seeing the effect of a (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| Forward: I'd rather stick with using P as the patterned-element designator. Add letters to the suffix, to allow up to 1296 patterns per part. If this is not enough, then define another letter-designator in addition to the P. If we get 1500 patterns (...) (24 years ago, 21-Nov-00, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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