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Lester, I would like to include that into MLCad. Adding as a meta command for MLCad I could support this. All I would need is some sort of library I can use. Best way would be a dll, which generates that - or if you do not mind already the source (...) (20 years ago, 6-Jun-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Color Defining Systems Summary?
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(...) The LSC is almost done with the !COLOR meta-statement that should satisfy your need once L3P and MLCad support it. You can read the current draft here: (URL) (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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I think that there are a number of different systems for defining new or custom colors in the large number of LCad programs, right? Most of them are considerate towards original LDraw and other tools that are not supporting that system. But I think (...) (20 years ago, 4-Jun-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I think that it's a good idea. There is a built-in part genereator in SimLego too, but the parts it generates are far from today's LCad standards, and the SimLego source code is forever lost. A third way to go would be to write an LDraw Script (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Wow, I can't speak for everyone, but I'd love to get my hands on that. Could be a real good program, simple way to generate the kind of baseplates you need. You never know, you could turn that little program into a real nice little parts (...) (20 years ago, 27-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Ideas for next MOTM contest
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(...) (I hope you see this reply. Since it no longer has anything to do with ldraw.org, I moved it to the general dev group.) I'm guessing you mean moving out the near clip plane. This can indeed help a whole lot. I actually set the near and far (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Ideas for next MOTM contest
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(...) Oh, whoops. I had forgotten that you'd implemented the mirroring. My bad. --Travis (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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I am developing a building in MLCAD (which I have built). I intend to including an interior and may use cut (Gasp!!) baseplates for floors. Since the parts library did not include non-standard baseplates (like 22x12) I wrote a small program that (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: LDraw Part Request - Goblet Fill
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Mark Chittenden wrote: --snip-- (...) Ahh, that's perfect! Just what I needed, thanks. :) Nothing too detailed and overdone, just makes it look like people aren't drinking from empty glasses. :) Thanks a ton for helping. If (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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(...) Whipped up a simple "filler" piece for the goblet. Fills the goblet to 3/4's full. Works best as a solid color in a translucent goblet. Here's a pic, the part will be available via my Brickshelf folder when it passes moderation. The goblet on (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts, FTX)
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I was hoping someone could help me out with this. I'd do it myself, except I don't have the skills yet. I'm looking for something to fill the castle goblet. It needs to look right for a drink inside the goblet (this means maybe even not up to the (...) (20 years ago, 26-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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| | Re: Question about Java3D
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(...) Orion, There is a Java3D developer installer for Mac OS X, so it isn't available to the public yet. My guess is that it will be in Mac OS X 10.4, which hasn't really been announced yet, other than the announcement that it will be demoed at the (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Thanks for the insight Kyle. Here's my next question... I'm not looking to buy a Java IDE (I've already purchased Delphi and Visual Studio in the last year) so I went looking for a good, free IDE. I've found 2 that seem to be in wide use: (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Oh I should add, that while I haven't run my program on MacOS X, I have run the exact same code on Solaris, Linux, and Windows, and It was really impressive how it just worked. I didn't even have to recompile. :) -Kyle (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Hi Orion. I've been lurking here awhile and I've seen the stuff you've done for LDraw. I'm glad I can finally answer a question or two. While I do work for Sun, I don't work in the group that does Java3D, however I do know some of the (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) I'm going to try to learn Java3D regardless of portability if for no other reason than to do something new. I already have a fair working knowledge of OpenGL, I'm trying to expand my horizons. This is why I asked if there was anyone who has (...) (20 years ago, 13-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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(...) Read this. (URL) you want to consider using OpenGL instead since many implementations of java 3D are built on top of OpenGL. You can take any new OpenGL skills you learn with you to other languages. Don (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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I'm considering learning Java and the Java3D API. The only official distros for Java3D I can find are for Windows and Solaris. My question is does anyone know how portable the Java3D extension is? Dos anyone have any experience with Java3D in a (...) (20 years ago, 12-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Lsynth thoughts.
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(...) Yes, the hose color is specified in the LSYTH BEGIN line. I like the new constraint. I'm in favor of it replacing the original LS00.DAT. (...) Kevin (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Lsynth thoughts.
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(...) Oh yeah, before I forget. I hardcoded the transparent white just to illustrate the axis and the bullseye inside the part. I really think it should be coded in color 16. Then when used, it should be inserted with any transparent color. That way (...) (20 years ago, 6-May-04, to lugnet.cad.dev)
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