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Re: Idea, using functions for some primitives.
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Tue, 7 May 2002 00:09:26 GMT
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Time to throw fuel on the fire.
Why are we still latching ourselves on to the original dos LDRAW program.
Isn't it time the LDraw community graduated to Windows/Mac based programs
and let the DOS program fade away from usage.  Much like other programs, the
Dos version was just the start but bigger and better things are on the
horizion if we, as a community, drop the restrictions placed upon us by DOS
(to cite one example, the 8+3 filename limit).

- Orion



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  Re: Idea, using functions for some primitives.
 
(...) By all means, a good discussion :-) (...) Here's how I see it. As a community we need to answer this question and act accordingly. What is the role of 'LDraw?' I see 'LDraw' as the file format and parts library, and its role is as a foundation (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
  Re: Idea, using functions for some primitives.
 
(...) here is my opinoin on this dos program we all use.. LEdit. pro's - its fast (faster then MLCAD ( sorry mike i just dont like it ) ) - easy to use -portable cons - use of 16 colors? (dont forget dithered based colors.) - yes 8+3 filename format (...) (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
  Re: Idea, using functions for some primitives.
 
(...) No, please don't, I still use it! (And I can't believe I'm the only one). With friendly greetings, M. Moolhuysen. (23 years ago, 7-May-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)

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  Re: Idea, using functions for some primitives.
 
(...) Hi Mark, My two questions are: 1. How would behave the original LDraw program regarding this proposed extension? 2. How would you ensure meaningful polygon decomposition? In particular how would you ensure correct assembling of primitives and (...) (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)

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