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Re: Backwards Compatibility (Was Calling all Meta-commands)
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Sat, 15 Mar 2003 04:04:57 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Orion Pobursky writes:
> In lugnet.cad.dev, Tim Courtney writes:
> > I think you could ask almost anyone here and they would say
> > backwards-compatibility is a must. That isn't a bad thing, so long as we
> > build a framework for legitimate advancement of the format in the future.
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> I agree the backward compatibility is good, to a point. This is especially
> true for the parts library. Too many times we refuse to fix something or
> extend the file spec (e.g. new colors not able to be represented by existing
> color numbers) simply because we worry about backward compatibility. I've
> said this before and I'll say it again:
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> It's time to abandon the old DOS LEdit and LDraw as our standard.
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> What are we going to do when DOS support in PC OS's goes away completely?
> We need to move on to bigger and better ideas. Sure revamping the spec may
> make it more complicated but this will lead to a more functional and
> powerful system of tools.
While a noble proposal in spirit, I strongly feel we need to organize what
we have before taking that radical of a step forward. Once we've defined the
current LDraw format spec and all meta-commands, a standards body can work
at defining a next level.
I also feel that before taking a radical move on the spec, we need to have a
standards board in place to allow this process to take place efficiently and
in an organized fashion. That should be on the agenda before a new spec.
-Tim
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| (...) I agree the backward compatibility is good, to a point. This is especially true for the parts library. Too many times we refuse to fix something or extend the file spec (e.g. new colors not able to be represented by existing color numbers) (...) (22 years ago, 15-Mar-03, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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