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  Adventurers Minifig Reference (was: Re: how many distinct patterns for Adventurers?...)
 
I've put this information into an FTX page, with pattern codes pre-assigned for all Adventurers minifigs. It's at: (URL) take a look, at let me know about any corrections that need to be made! In particular, I could not find the US names for all of (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: question about subparts  [DAT]
 
In lugnet.cad.dat.parts, Willy Tschager writes: now, regarding (...) it would be best to have it so all the dithered colors are in a subfile. on the file being used with the subfile the part is the dithered color. IE.. 0 part (gold detail) 0 (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: disabling BFC (was "Head w/ Headset Over Brown Hair")  [DAT]
 
(...) Testify, brother. I totally blindsided myself when I downloaded the newest batch of primitives and all of my hard-wrought DAT's appeared sort of skeletal. After I was done freaking out, I realized what it probably was, but I definitely don't (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  question about subparts  [DAT]
 
hi folks, the other day I posted a hires series of bricks with classic space logos, but before I send them to steve I've got some questions about subparts. in an e-mail bernd broich suggested to use a unique subpart, which also sounds reasonable to (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: can L3P have option to *NOT* give warning for "emphasis lines"?
 
Franklin W. Cain wrote... (...) In the release notes for "Version 1.2 20000616" I wrote: ((URL) common mistake is to reference lines with color 16 instead of color 24, so L3P now warns about this. The only legitimate example I have seen is in (...) (22 years ago, 25-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  can L3P have option to *NOT* give warning for "emphasis lines"?
 
Lars, I have a request. Is there some way that L3P can "know" not to "cry wolf" whenever it encounters emphasis lines (i.e., same-color type-2 lines inside of quads and triangles)? Every month or so, it seems, I have to go through the process of (...) (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Tracker FAQ: where is "emphasis lines" documented?
 
Steve, What is the URL (with anchor-name) for the explanation of "emphasis lines" (i.e., the same-color type-2 lines inside quads and triangles). I _know_ I've asked this before, but I can't find the post on LUGNet... Thanks, Franklin (22 years ago, 24-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Part recycling question
 
(...) It depends on what kind of problems your running into... Steve (22 years ago, 23-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: ** QUAD2DAT ** version 0.9.4 released **
 
Hi Chris, I've given quad2dat a try in creating a few parts, and I thought I'd post a list of bugs i've encountered and some suggestions. But first, I just want to say that it is *so* much easier to do a pattern with this program than by hand. It (...) (22 years ago, 23-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  attn Paul Easter
 
can you post the current .dat file for the adventurers bush/desert hat? (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Anyone working on Darth Vader's helmet?
 
(...) Here is a series of pictures of the Darth Vader helmet in process. (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Part recycling question
 
(...) Part 2598. I'm modelling the windscreen from the UCS TIE Interceptor and am having a heck of a time trying to fix the underlying DAT code. I have seriouly considered completely remodeling the whole part, the only thing stopping me is old part (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Part recycling question
 
(...) I think in the first instance you should attempt to contact the author of the original (flawed) part, or if not known raise it for discussion here. Regardless of the re-use issue, we should be attempting to fix serious flaws. In general we (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Part recycling question
 
One quick question: Say a new part is authored that uses a portion of an older, flawed part. Is it the part author's responsibility to fix the flaws in the underlying DAT code? I think this would mostly apply to the creation of patterned parts (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! =) Ahui (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) Indeed, this is exactly why I am going to change the functionality of -sc! (...) - then rendering with "l3p -sc complete.ldr" will get you the following: Step 1: all of Pillars.ldr Step 2: all of Pillars.ldr and MainFloor.ldr Step 3: all of (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: 2x2 plate with wings?
 
(...) yes i am going to start it soon (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) Yes I only REALLY need set 1, Set 2 is just to make the builing instructions, move stuff around and ensure that all is okay but it never gets distributed. (...) Yes.. in some case all 'submodels - files referenced by compelete.ldr show up) and (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) quick (...) [x-posted to .mlcad] In MLCad v.2.12, you can select a step, click Edit>Select>Same Items ("Select Same Items" on the movement bar), and press delete! HTH, --Ryan Amateur radio call sign: kb1fob E-mail: ryanjf@ifriendly.com (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
 
  2x2 plate with wings?
 
Is anyone working on the new 2x2 plate with wings that comes in the Racers sets? Can't see it in the Parts Tracker... it's this one: (URL) tan facade kit, 427 pieces! (URL) TOWN PLANNING information: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
Ahui Herrera wrote... (...) I think we have been talking past each other, especially about what a submodel is, and when it is a submodel. You seem to think of a submodel as being a certain file, and always call it submodel no matter it is rendered (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) It would be a solution. Basically in the end I would have 2 set of files: Set 1: for distribution model.mpd (which is made of) complete.ldr submodel1.ldr submodel2.ldr Note that ALL of these files would have their steps IN THEM! So that a user (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
LeoCad can do that sort of thing - but not very straightforward, here is the procedure: - Rename your sub-model as .dat (LeoCad doesn't properly support .dat extension) - Open it with Leocad - Select all parts (edit/select all) and Copy (Ctrl-C) - (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) Would that solve all your problems? You always want to ignore steps in submodels when rendering main model? Do you render submodels separately for BI ? /Lars (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) I start off by making one ldraw model first. Usually it has no steps and parts are in NO particular order. Once I got the model done, I go back and begin to figure out what sections should be sub-models if any. At this point I begin to build (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) But don't you make separate building instructions for the submodels ? The way stepclock works today isn't well suited for models containing submodels with steps. If a model includes a submodel in step 3 it will include step 1-3 of the submodel (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
(...) This works BUT ONLY if you are NOT doing building instructions of the submodels as well? I'm making builing instructions for the submodels as well so this option is NOT an option for me. =( AHui (22 years ago, 19-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: disabling BFC (was "Head w/ Headset Over Brown Hair")
 
Steve Bliss wrote... (...) In the coming version of L3Lab I have added a check to see if the model contains any linetype 2, 3, 4 or 5. If so, the "model" is assumed to be a part/primitive, and BFC is disabled. (BFC is of course enabled for a (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
 
  Re: L3P and/or L3PAO
 
Ahui Herrera wrote... (...) Or simply ALWAYS ONLY put stepclock in the main model ? Since L3P doesn't walk the model/part tree (POV does) it doesn't make much sense putting stepclocks in submodels. /Lars (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
(...) I think I would, but just having the choice between only the first 20 entries (default) and all the entries (optional) would be helpful. Jacob (22 years ago, 18-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  L3P and/or L3PAO
 
Not sure which author would be willing to do this if any? Currenlty L3P/L3PAO when using the -sc (stepclock) function will allow a user to render the model by the number of steps (each step = 1 image) in your .ldr file. This is a WONDERFUL tool but (...) (22 years ago, 17-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: ** QUAD2DAT ** version 0.9.4 released **
 
(...) Hi all, I've noticed that the inserted pictures is mirrored, left is right and vice versa. Does this makes all the with this program done parts unusable? CU Bernd PS: the number of parts are exploding with this program (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
(...) Depends - do you want to be able to page to the *next* 20 or so entries? Without paging, it'd be very easy to implement. Steve (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
(...) Looks good. Would it be difficult to limit the list to the first 20 or so entries? Jacob (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
(...) That looks great, Steve, thanks. I really think this will help to maintain author perspective, and help some reviewers to target the oldest files. Chris (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
(...) Looks good. I dont think the subfile issue is all that important, as I only ever review subfiles when required by a superfile I'm reviewing - the superfile will tell me if the subfiles need certifying anyway, and I can get to them easily from (...) (22 years ago, 14-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
Hello Steve, Looks very good... The easiest solution would be to add an 'Date of first submission' field in the part table. Because this field didn't exists so far the start value should be the date of the last action on a part. Then a parts thats (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
Here's a first attempt: (URL). This page excludes Certified! and Held files, and sorts by most-recent-action-date, oldest to newest. It does not take superfile-subfile relations into account. Take a look, and let me know what you think. One down (...) (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Self-Certification in parts tracker
 
(...) Yes. (...) I don't think they should be included (as a reviewer). (...) I think so. (...) :-) Jacob (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: 30375cs0.dat, "MiniBot SW Battle Droid (complete)"
 
(...) OK, I'll do it when I can. Steve (22 years ago, 13-Jun-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)


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