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Re: LDraw.org Standards Committee (LSC) Draft Proposal
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lugnet.cad.dev
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Wed, 23 Apr 2003 06:28:19 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, Tim Courtney writes:
> As Orion posted earlier today, let's revisit the LDraw.org standards body
> idea. [1]
>
> Here is the draft proposal I mentioned earlier today on LUGNET. I'm posting
> it here for everyone to discuss. Several weeks ago, I worked with Kevin
> Clague, Larry Pieniazek, Paul Gyugyi, and Wayne Gramlich to draft this up.
> Their knowledge and industry experience was invaluable to writing what we
> feel is a good proposal.
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> This proposal assumes leadership of LDraw.org (the site, project, etc)is
> based on a post made a couple years ago:
> http://news.lugnet.com/cad/dev/org/ldraw/?n=1183 In theory, this is still
> true. In practice, we've had many volunteers since then who have helped with
> key areas of the LDraw.org project. My feelings are - we have to start
> somewhere as our foundation and work from there.
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> Another thing to note: The "LDraw" file format is set in stone, and it is
> whatever LDraw/LEdit can use. The "LDraw.org" file format is extensible, and
> based upon meta-commands. The goal here is to form a direction for the
> extension of the LDraw.org file format, and define future standards and formats.
>
> The dates in this proposal are ONLY to illustrate a relative timeframe for
> the different events to take place within. THEY ARE NOT INCLUDED TO SUGGEST
> THESE ACTUAL DATES AS FIRM DATES FOR THESE EVENTS. If these dates don't work
> for one reason or another, new ones can be decided in the future. The
> important part is they suggest an order of things, and some time in-between
> specific events, not the dates themselves.
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> This isn't an "official LDraw.org" proposal, it's a draft. The goal is to
> move forward and get closer to acting on a standards committee.
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> I think I've disclaimed everything here...if not, I'm sure I'll find out
> soon :-)
I think this looks very comprehensive - and I think the idea of choosing a
small group of dedicated people to actually take the proposal forward is the
way to go. I think this proposal is definitely a step in the right direction.
ROSCO
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