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Re: Similar patterned parts in different colours
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Sat, 27 Jul 2002 07:35:16 GMT
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Like in 973p11 "~Moved to 973p1a, 973p1b, 973p1c" - that would be OK with me.
Chris
In lugnet.cad.dev, Steve Bliss writes:
> Chris,
>
> I recommend we change the titles on the original part files to some
> variation of "~Moved to ...". That will give programs that analyze the
> library some chance of recognizing that these files are no longer going
> concerns.
>
> Steve
>
> In lugnet.cad.dev, Chris Dee writes:
> > In the past, in an attempt to conserve the dwindling supply of two-digit
> > pattern codes, we decided on a special way to handle patterned parts where • the
> > pattern existed in more than one colour.
> >
> > The base part was hard coded (usually white), and the "part colour" was used • to
> > control the pattern colour. Most notably this was done for several groups of
> > patterned minifig torsos, eg 973p11 - the town dungarees pattern, the two
> > Imperial Guard patterns 973p35 and 973p37.
> >
> > This has caused some confusion, but with the decision to allow pattern codes • to
> > use non-numeric characters (except i, l, o, p) we now have less of a need to • be
> > ultra-conservative with these codes.
> >
> > Steve and I have discussed this and make the following recommendations
> > - existing parts of this form will be retained for backward compatibility, • but
> > be hidden from the parts lists by adding the '~' prefix to their • descriptions.
> > - new parts will be created following the conventional authoring rules:
> > hard-code the pattern colour and let the "part colour" control the base part.
> > - where possible, subparting techniques will be used to share the pattern • code
> > between the three or more parts (the hidden file and the 2+ coloured • versions)
> >
> > I have made a start with the five torso groups
> > 973p11 - Minifig Torso with Dungarees Pattern
> > 973p15 - Minifig Torso with Horizontal Stripes Pattern
> > 973p35 - Minifig Torso with Imperial Guard Pattern
> > 973p37 - Minifig Torso with Imperial Guard Officer Pattern
> > 973p65 - Minifig Torso with Futuron Pattern
> > and added the new parts and subparts to the parts tracker.
> >
> > I still need to change the Patterned Parts Summary to hide the "~" prefixed
> > files.
> >
> > Chris
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| Chris, I recommend we change the titles on the original part files to some variation of "~Moved to ...". That will give programs that analyze the library some chance of recognizing that these files are no longer going concerns. Steve (...) (22 years ago, 27-Jul-02, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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