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ive noticed there has been no update for... ( heart attack , keels over... ) ... 6 months. if the developement of ldraw can progress, someone needs to pacage up 9906's parts and give them to tim C. , or jacob. someones gotta pickup where terry left (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Problems with Ldraw related sites
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(...) Question- Should the Parts Tracker be moved to ldraw.org? IMO it would be more accessible and easier to use there, and the site is a natural location for such a utility. Just a question/suggestion, not pushing anything. It would be nice for it (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.publish, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | ldraw.org Winter Goals
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Its time to make another thrust forward in the development of ldraw.org, and the winter season is the perfect time for it. So far, we've gotten the site up and its been a success. LDraw now has a permanent home and dedicated website to the cause. (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.org.us)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I read that page and I don't recall 'Lego' being mentioned once. But your interpretation is correct. (...) The 'Centralized LDraw Resources' is, but the meaning behind it is subject to change. (...) Ewww! Ewww! Ewww! Ewww! Ewww! You've proven (...) (25 years ago, 26-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Reading the (URL) page, I always thought it was just assumed (in the "commonly understood" sense) that the purpose of ldraw.org was to unify LDraw things that were specifically LEGO-related (i.e., not for non-LEGO stuff). But maybe that's just (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) I agree. Happy Thanksgiving! -Tim (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 You know what you'll never see?? A fat Chinese man with flaming red hair running full speed while taking a crap. -Tom Ace (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Good observations. A program optimized for K'Nex and a K'Nex parts library would benefit the fans of K'Nex, but again, LDraw should focus on Lego brand products. If the ldraw.org /non-lego/ section *is* added, how much exposure should such a (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) It would probably work well in the renderers, but you would need to create a new editor (LEdit type program) optimized for K'Nex pieces instead of LEGO pieces... You would probably have to use a smaller scale, too, because K'nex constructions (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) It would make sense to package the clone parts together by brand. (...) Good thought. It probably wound work quite well, just like Lego. My remaining opinion is - try to stay with the original intention of LDraw, and lets not let it be (...) (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) That's what I was thinking. It would actually be kinda cool to have various files for different brands. A "Tyco Parts Pack" and a "Coco Brick Parts Pack", and etc. -- Steve I've always wondered how well K'nex would work in LDraw. (25 years ago, 25-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Sure would. (...) You're probably more right than I am here. Afterall, it promotes LDraw, and the point of ldraw.org is a centralized resource. Not allowing non-Lego LDraw models on the site would be contradicting that charter and encouraging (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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[ FUT lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw and lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands. This does not (imo) belong in lugnet.cad.dev, so please stop cross-posting to that group. ] Dave Schuler: (...) That would certainly be a possibility, but if you accept to use the (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Hmm.. Maybe I could reduce the controversy and hassle if I just put together a site of my own (Geocites and Xoom are free, right?) and put any pertinent clone info there instead of taking up space on one of the more official sites. If I were (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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[ FUT lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw and lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands ] Tim (citing Jacob): (...) Correct. (...) If somebody wants to do the work, it is worth the work. Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) Sure, I'd help. But *practically* <grin> how would it fit in? Would there be a 'Non-Lego' main section of the site as in (URL) Because it can't go under /download/updates/ - that's saved for official L-CAD [1] parts updates. I don't think it (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands, lugnet.cad.dev)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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[ XFUT lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw and lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands ] Dave Schuler: I don't think I would ever use clone parts (as in shape, not necessarily as in producer) myself, but I definitely think that we should admit that LDraw can be used for (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.off-topic.clone-brands)
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| | Re: Clone DATs--any interest?
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(...) They are clearly different situations. Both sites are led by individuals. In Todd's case with Lugnet, he does own it and can make decisions on his own about what happens to it without room for question. In my case with ldraw.org, I serve as (...) (25 years ago, 24-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Backing up other people's web sites? (Was: Problems with Ldraw related sites)
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[ XFUT lugnet.publish ] Manfred Moolhuysen: [...] (...) [...] This reminds me of the problems I run into now and then, when websites I link to disappear (not saying that the LDraw Parts Tracker is disappearing). Should I offer people to keep a (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.publish)
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| | Re: Problems with Ldraw related sites
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(...) Yes, that did the trick, it's working again But the the LDraw Parts Tracker is not working still. Last week I've send a message to Zachary Benz his personal address about this. I haven't recieved a reply from him jet. Is his status known to (...) (25 years ago, 23-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Problems with Ldraw related sites
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Manfred: (...) [...] It is my fault. I tried to optimise the web server, and forgot to check if everything worked after the change. It should have been fixed now. Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Problems with Ldraw related sites
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Hello all, Somehow I can't get into www.ldraw.org anymore. when I try I recieve an error message like: Forbidden You don't have permission to access /contact.html on this server. When I use the link from the lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw newsgroup page, (...) (25 years ago, 16-Nov-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: [ldraw.org] Model of the Month
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(...) Thanks! I'm very happy with the model and the picture. Of course, that was the only time L3P has ever worked for me. :) I think most of us can guess which two or three are in the lead. :) (...) So, uh, vote for my model and get $1000!! Yeah, (...) (25 years ago, 29-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: [ldraw.org] Model of the Month
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(...) Yeah there's some stiff competition, from the stats as of now it looks like two or three of the models will be competing neck-and-neck (I won't say which ones). Jeff, your A-Wing model *does* rock :) (...) Hee... Um, I forgot to announce it I (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: [ldraw.org] Model of the Month
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(...) Yeeouch! Talk about stiff competition for A-Wing! Look at that Statue of Isis! Amazing! I guess I won't be winning this month, especially when there are so many better models to choose from! I'm also gonna have a hard time voting! Pardon me (...) (25 years ago, 27-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Planned downtime for ldraw.org
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www.ldraw.org and hugin.ldraw.org will be off-line for 10-15 minutes Monday 25th of October. It will happen sometime between 06 and 16 UTC, when the machine is moved to another location (just next door). Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: (...) (25 years ago, 22-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | [ldraw.org] Model of the Month
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I have just added the Model of the Month pages to ldraw.org. We're going to shoot for the first award being given for November. Entries are being accepted until Monday October 25, and voting will take place until Sunday October 31. The winning entry (...) (25 years ago, 20-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Freeware LEGO Software in an German Computer magazine
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I promised to keep an eye on the server statistics on the LDraw web site now that the LEGO CAD programs were mentioned in c'T[1]. I didn't keep a close enough eye on the development, so one day of log files were lost due to a full /var partition. (...) (25 years ago, 19-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: Freeware LEGO Software in an German Computer magazine
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(...) :) It does translate it a little funny, but gets the point across :) -Tim <>< (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 Bumper Sticker: 'I'd punch you in the face, but [poo] splatters.' (25 years ago, 13-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Freeware LEGO Software in an German Computer magazine
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(...) article? (URL) - jsproat (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.general, lugnet.cad)
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| | Re: Freeware LEGO Software in an German Computer magazine
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(...) That's great! Um, is there a way to get an English translation of the article? -Tim <>< (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 Bumper Sticker: 'I'd punch you in the face, but [poo] splatters.' (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.general)
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| | Re: Freeware LEGO Software in an German Computer magazine
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Ardjan: (...) Cool! I have to keep an eye on the server statistics now. Play well, Jacob ---...--- -- E-mail: sparre@cats.nbi.dk -- -- Web...: <URL:(URL) -- ---...--- (25 years ago, 12-Oct-99, to lugnet.general, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Signed up for MindFest
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I'm so happy! I have to post this list. From the online LEGO community, we have some great representation signed up for MindFest at MIT. Names marked with a (*) are guest speakers. NELUG will have an exhibit table and a welcoming evening. LDraw (...) (25 years ago, 4-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.events, lugnet.loc.us.ma.bos, lugnet.announce, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: ldraw.org up and running again (Was: ldraw.org down until Monday)
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(...) Hey, a huge "BTW" round of thanks for Jacob and Tim and Todd and anyone else in the admin role...the online world wouldn't run without you! :-, Cheers, - jsproat (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | ldraw.org up and running again (Was: ldraw.org down until Monday)
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As I promised Friday: ldraw.org is up and running again thanks to a friend of mine who installed a new kernel on hugin. Play well, Jacob PS: I have recieved a message from the Danish backbone operator, warning me that the connection to Risø will be (...) (25 years ago, 27-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: ldraw.org Model of the Month
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(...) If a "list of what was chosen, selected or inputted as text, mailed to a specified address" sort of form result is sufficient for your uses, you needn't even do that. See: (URL) view source for the page, or copy the page to your own server and (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: ldraw.org Model of the Month
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(...) You're basically looking for the same voting script that Todd uses on lugnet's cool site of the week page ((URL) right? Why not just ask him for the source and adapt it to your uses? Adrian -- (URL) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | ldraw.org Model of the Month
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Yet another mini-project that can enhance ldraw.org... I remember talking about the Model of the Month feature and plans for it, but discussion fizzled. I think we can get this up and running in a few days if we recall what was discussed and if (...) (25 years ago, 25-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | Re: ldraw.org down until Monday (was: ldraw.org failing DNS lookup?)
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(...) [...] (...) Todd beat me to the punch I see :) Well, sorry guys for this unexpected inconvenience. -Tim ldraw.org Project Coordinator (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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| | ldraw.org down until Monday (was: ldraw.org failing DNS lookup?)
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(...) Jacob asked me to post the following message... --Todd ___...___ From: Jacob Sparre Andersen <sparre@cats.nbi.dk> Message-Id: <199909241830.UAA100...ts.nbi.dk> Subject: ldraw.org down until monday To: lehman@javanet.com (Todd Lehman) Date: (...) (25 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad, lugnet.announce)
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| | Re: ldraw.org failing DNS lookup?
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(...) LOL :) (...) No prob. -Tim Courtney ldraw.org Project Coordinator (URL) timcourtne ICQ: 23951114 (25 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw)
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