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  Re: Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
(...) ...snip. Well I consider a common parts numbering system to be totally nessesary. I have spent the last 4 months counting and cataloging my collection. For the most part I have used LDraw number because that was what I had first. I have to (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary)  
 
  Re: Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
(...) The question has been asked before, I believe it will be asked again. The general reason that a corporation would not cooperate in a situation like is that it would cost them money (ie, they'd have to pay people to spend their time dealing (...) (22 years ago, 14-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
(...) I agree. Ask the question first, explain the benefit to the community, and hope for the answer we are looking for. It would seem to me that if the information is available on larger parts for public consumption, surely they would not maintain (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: LPub 2.1.0.6 Available
 
(...) I have a small problem with LPub: I tried to modify background color of generated images (to match my site colors), this works fine for construction steps images, but part list and bom images keep on using a white background. And a little (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: LPub 2.1.0.6 Available
 
(...) I have a small problem with LPub: I tried to modify background color of generated images (to match my site colors), this works fine for construction steps images, but part list and bom images keep on using a white background. And a little (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
(...) I asked italy@lego.com for the index number on the sticker sheet in 6970 after I hadn't got reply on this post: (URL) was told (in a very friendly way) that all information regarding discontinued sets has been destroid. (...) billund calling (...) (22 years ago, 13-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: LPub 2.1.0.6 Available
 
Hi Richard, Thanks for the nice note. It is always nice to be appreciated. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
In lugnet.cad.dev, Steve Bliss writes: Hi Steve I applaud the efforts you, Dan and Jennifer are putting forward to making this work. This might seem like a silly question - but has anyone asked LEGO for the missing part numbers. As LEGO molds the (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: LPub 2.1.0.6 Available
 
Kevin, I just wanted to say WOW! This program just gets better and better. I don't know what you have done to this build of LPub, but it's the first build that I have been able to use straight away without first having to negotiate around mini bugs (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
Steve Bliss wrote in message ... (...) It's my understanding that Bricklink has been hoping for part number synchronization for a while - there has been a good deal of discussion of it recently and they seem to have given up on the possibility. (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Re: Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
Yay! Best regards, /Tobbe (URL) SPAM when e-mailing) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary)
 
  Proposal: New Part Numbering System
 
Hi! I've been talking with Dan and Jennifer Boger tonight, trying to figure out how we can improve the synchroni[s|z]ation between LDraw and Peeron part numbers. And anyone else's part system that wants to play with us, too. :) Basically, there are (...) (22 years ago, 12-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.db.brictionary) !! 
 
  Re: ldglite, new glut, and l3p (and lsynth)
 
(...) Hey, now that you're back in the loop, maybe you could spend a few minutes and see if the lsynth stuff works on the mac. Look here for the scoop on an executable for OSX. (URL) addition, you'll probably need the lsynth parts, the example, and (...) (22 years ago, 11-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Dimensions needed for part 4424
 
Steve Bliss <steve.bliss@earthlink.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:ahje4vogvvjdhdi...4ax.com... (...) Now it is. Thanks again Bernd (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Dimensions needed for part 4424
 
(...) Things are only a little backlogged on the PT. :\ Just to be clear -- when I posted my earlier message, I wasn't questioning the accuracy of the part. But I wasn't comfortable putting a dimension on the title based on fiddling around with the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Unnoficial Parts (Tiles with Edge)
 
(...) I think that was always the intention. The "~Moved to" and 30xxa.dat files are now on the Parts Tracker. (URL) (22 years ago, 8-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Unnoficial Parts (Tiles with Edge)
 
(...) <stuff about grooved/grooveless Tile 1 x 4> (...) Where "part" relates to geometry, ignoring pattern. <snip stuff that was done to fix Tile 1 x 4...but 2431b is still on the official list?> (...) It would still be nice to have 3070, 3069, and (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Random bricks
 
Hmm, make it so? I mean, this (URL) is not realistic. Bricks are inside each other, but I guess that does not matter. Another thought... boy, I am thinking today :-) Using a similar tool, could you make a heap or pile of bricks? That would be nice (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Random bricks
 
(...) Not at all. It doesn't become difficult until you want it to look realistic. Play well, Jacob (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Random bricks
 
Hi all, I just had a thought. Would it be possible to make a little tool that generates an LDraw file with random placed bricks? I mean like this: (URL) can imagine it was a pain to place and rotate all these bits and parts? Also this: (URL) in the (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Dimensions needed for part 4424
 
Steve Bliss <steve.bliss@earthlink.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:H9vCoG.6x7@lugnet.com... (...) Thank you for reviewing this. I've made it nearly one year ago. But I think thats the correct size because I used a measuring gauge with a vernier (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Making parts 2999 and 2998 work together
 
Steve, I agree with your opinion. I am one of the people that have the 8448 modeled and do not mind one bit when I have to re-position a part so that it's orientation is more sensible. It's a small price to pay for the over all good for the entire (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Dimensions needed for part 4424
 
See: (URL) working on reviewing 4424.dat, the washtub/half-barrel. I do not have one of these parts. Using the LDraw file, I got a rough size of 4.5 x 4.5 (actually, it's more like 4.4 x 4.4). Could who has the actual part please check the (...) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - 3648s01.dat  [DAT]
 
0 ~Technic Gear 24 Tooth - Cogs and Outer Ring 0 Name: s\3648s01.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Sub-Part 0 BFC CERTIFY CCW 0 0 Cogs 0 1 16 0 27.04 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 tooth24a.dat 1 16 -6.998 26.1179 0 .9659 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - 48\1-6cyli,dat  [DAT]
 
0 8-48 Hi-Res Cylinder 0 Name: 48\1-6cyli.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Primitive 0 BFC CERTIFY CW 5 24 1 0 0 1 1 0 0.9914 0 0.1305 1 0 -1 5 24 0.9914 0 0.1305 0.9914 1 0.1305 0.9659 0 0.2588 1 0 0 5 24 0.9659 0 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - 3648as01.dat  [DAT]
 
0 ~Technic Gear 24 Tooth with 3 Axleholes - Eighth of Pin Holes 0 Name: s\3648as01.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Sub-Part 0 BFC CERTIFY CCW 0 Ring surfaces 1 16 10.3201 3 7.625 0 0 .3201 -1 0 0 0 -1 0 rect3.dat 1 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - Test Models  [DAT]
 
0 Test Interlocking Two 3648a 0 Name: Test1 3648a.ldr 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser 0 Unofficial Model 1 1 -14 -17 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3894.DAT 1 0 26 -7 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 0 0 3705.DAT 1 0 -34.009 -7.131 0 0 0.1305 0.9914 0 0.9914 -0.1305 -1 0 0 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - tooth24a.dat  [DAT]
 
0 Single Tooth (Tall) for Technic Gear 24 Tooth 0 Name: tooth24a.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Primitive 0 BFC CERTIFY CCW 1 16 0 5.8525 0 .8 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 4.75 rect.dat 1 16 1.275 4.3525 0 0 -1 -.475 0 0 1.5 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - 3-4ring3.dat  [DAT]
 
0 3/4 Ring Radius 3:4 0 Name: 3-4ring3.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Primitive 0 BFC CERTIFY CW 4 16 -3 0 0 -2.7717 0 -1.1481 -3.6956 0 -1.5308 -4 0 0 4 16 -2.7717 0 -1.1481 -2.1213 0 -2.1213 -2.8284 0 -2.8284 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - 3648s02.dat  [DAT]
 
0 ~Technic Gear 24 Tooth - Eighth of Center Axlehole 0 Name: s\3648s02.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Sub-Part 0 BFC CERTIFY CCW 0 Center Axlehole 4 16 2 5.58 9.625 0 6 9.625 0 6 0 2 5.58 0 2 24 0 6 9.625 2 5.58 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - 48\1-6edge.dat  [DAT]
 
0 8-48 Hi-Res Edge 0 Name: 48\1-6edge.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Primitive 2 24 1.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.9914 0.0000 0.1305 2 24 0.9914 0.0000 0.1305 0.9659 0.0000 0.2588 2 24 0.9659 0.0000 0.2588 0.9239 0.0000 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: New part 3648a - tooth24b.dat  [DAT]
 
0 Single Tooth (Short) for Technic Gear 24 Tooth 0 Name: tooth24b.dat 0 Author: Lance Hopenwasser <hopenwasser@acm.org> 0 Unofficial Primitive 0 BFC CERTIFY CCW 1 16 0 4.8525 0 1.25 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 4.75 rect.dat 1 16 1.6875 3.2275 0 0 -1 -.4375 0 0 (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  New part 3648a - Technic Gear 24 Tooth with 3 Axleholes  [DAT]
 
OK, after much work, refinement, and most especially help from Mark Kennedy, Chris Dee, Steve Bliss, and Orion Pobursky, I have finally finished my first part along with several supporting primitives (thus the cross-post to LCDPP). I would (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives)
 
  Re: Need for rect primitive with two or one edge?
 
Actually, in hindsight, I think maybe it was my brain that was missing. I thought it was missing rect2p.dat, but I just looked at my zip and there is was. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to run it as a daily job anyway, if it doesn't take too (...) (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Making parts 2999 and 2998 work together
 
(...) I would move 2999... and do it in this release, partly because it's the sensible and consistent thing to do and partly because it will have less impact if moved now than at any point in future. ++Lar (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Making parts 2999 and 2998 work together
 
(...) I say reposition 2999. I think that the few, if any, models that use this part could be updated with relative ease and the frustration saved by going this route would offset any inconveinence. -Orion (22 years ago, 3-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Making parts 2999 and 2998 work together
 
I posted a 'hold' review on the wheel from the 8080 Super Car (part 2998). You can read it at: (URL). The part file itself is good. Unfortunately, 2998 only fits with part 2999 (see 2999 at (URL). 2999 was released back in 1998. Right now, the two (...) (22 years ago, 2-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: Need for rect primitive with two or one edge?
 
(...) What was it missing? We did have a problem running out of disk space recently, that could have caused the trouble. (...) I've rebuilt the zip file. I should probably set that up to run as a daily job. Steve (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dat.parts.primitives, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Updated Axle and Connect POV primitives
 
I updated the axle and connect primitve POV file. I also added POV code to the axlehole and connect primitves so that L3P add my code automatically. I put these in a zip file that just needs to be put into the /P directory. let me know if these are (...) (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.ray, lugnet.cad.dev)
 
  Re: lsynthcp community development project setup on sourceforge
 
(...) Don, I look forward to figuring this one out, but since it was not immediately obvious to me how to use it, I put it aside for now. (Just too much crap going on at the moment.) Thanks for bringing it to the Mac. Chris (22 years ago, 1-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.mac)


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