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(...) Can Stuffit Expander handle a .tar.gz file? That would be perfect since there's already a complete set of parts files already in that format. This parts file works well on linux and Mac OS X. (URL) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) I can handle (i.e. decompress) .gz files on the mac. Is a more complete set of parts files available in .gz somewhere ? I *think* that Stuffit Expander can handle .zip files (but probably not .exe). Any chance the ldraw027.exe could be made (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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I'm Barney Hilken, author of Robot Controller, an application for controlling lego mindstorms from MacOS X. I have a degree in maths and a PhD in theoretical computer science and several years research experience in applications of logic to computer (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) It sounds like the parts files available on Marsbase do not include the original parts from the ldraw027.exe file, just the updates. What you guys need to do is have someone convert the linux parts file to a sit, or hqx, or whatever archive (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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James, Yes, indeed the preferences file does appear to be part of the issue, however... 1) I get a partial rendering (and a whole mess of missing file messages). Do these drawings (specifically M6067.DAT) require parts that are not in the marsbase (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) sounds great to me, the interface looks wonderful!there's even something there about animations! (...) OK. I think I'll get the files you have for download for OS X, and see if I can do anything with it on this OS. Gary (I guess I could always (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) Ok it will run, it can't find most of the .dats- but it does run :-) it worked with the OpenGL extenshions that were on my system (don't know where or when I got them) and I installed the new ones anyway. Gary (I'm happy as a lark-as the (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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I was hoping we could break the ice. I was thinking we could all just post a message to the newsgroup giving a little info about ourselves. It could be as brief as you like, such as "Hi, I use a Mac and program" or something more if you want. This (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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Ray, Check to see if there is a preference file for macLDGLite in your preferences folder. If there is, delete it and relaunch macLDGLite. It should aks where the ldraw folder is. James (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) I'm having problems getting macLDGLite .5 to run on ... iMac 333Mhz / MacOS 8.6 / 160MB It launches, but whenever I try to render anything, I get a long rapidly scrolling list of files that are not found. I think it doesn't see the LDRAW (...) (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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I am playing with ldglite on Mac OS X. One question I have for Don is the save path. I opened a file in the models folder. I saved the file and it saved it where I have ldglite located (my home directory). Is this suppose to happen? James (24 years ago, 10-Feb-02, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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While we wait to find out why there isn't a new button, anyone can post using the "Reply" button. (24 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) I am not sure, but it should. Easiest way to find out is to try macLDGLite .5. Get instructions for that here: (URL) it doesn't work, you may need to install the OpenGL extensions. There is a link to the installer on the webpage. If it still (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) Wow...we're struggling just to get something to run on X or 9.x...now we have to support legacy systems too?!? 8?) Maybe we need a new tagline- "LDMC: Legacy-Free LEGO Modelling For The Mac". Seriously, I don't know how hard it would be for (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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This is all great news!! Do you guys know if this will/could run on Mac OS 8.6?? Gary (...) <snip> (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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Matt, thanks for posting that. I was too busy to get anything out earlier. In addition, I just wanted to add the following. Don has gotten ldglite to compile on Mac OS X and I tested it and it works. The steps to compile it are in Matt's email (the (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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Greetings everybody! As a way to launch this new newsgroup with a bang, I'm going to digest some of the curent behind-the-scenes news from LDMC (LDraw for the Macintosh Campaign - (URL) ). James Reynolds and I have still held out hope for this (...) (24 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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(...) Todd (Admin team), The icon in the web interface to post a new message in lugnet.cad.dev.mac is missing! Matt (24 years ago, 9-Feb-02, to lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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Two new CAD (Computer Aided Design) software development newsgroups have just been created for the discussion of new CAD software projects. CHARTER/PURPOSE ===...=== -> lugnet.cad.dev.lcd (group): LDraw Connection Database forum: in-depth technical (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.announce, lugnet.admin.nntp, lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.lcd, lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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TERMS OF USE FOR LUGNET.COM OVERVIEW AND DEFINITIONS lugnet.com ("LUGNET") is a privately owned Internet site designed and run primarily for the benefit of those who enjoy building with, discussing, collecting, buying & selling, trading, and (...) (24 years ago, 8-Feb-02, to lugnet.cad.dev.mac)
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