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Re: RACHAL Changeover
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lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw
Date: 
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 22:31:24 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, Timothy Gould wrote:
  
Following further information about compatibility in some LDraw software I will ensure that subsequent MPDs posted to the website are in DOS format. I assume something will be posted about these compatibility issues soon.

Thanks Tim, here are the initial results of my testing:

Platform
   ldraw/ledit
   MLCad
 
DOS
   No problems
   No Problems
 
Unix
   Part: Not displayed
Model: Cannot open
   No problems
 
Mac *
   No problems
   Part: load error
Model: Load error

* This is the old non-Unix Mac format, which probably isn’t an issue as I don’t think there is any LDraw software available for that platform. But I tested it anyway.

I suspect all current software can deal with DOS and Unix formats, as most libraries these days can. But I have not tested any others yet. I have also brought this up with the Standards Committee.

ROSCO



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  OS dependent newline issues
 
(...) And in light of this I'll give some cheerleading for some formalising of the newline character in the Ldraw specs. If LDraw software has problems then that is reason enough for a formalised rule IMO. Could someone test DOS format files on the (...) (18 years ago, 1-Apr-07, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)

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  Re: RACHAL Changeover
 
(...) Following further information about compatibility in some LDraw software I will ensure that subsequent MPDs posted to the website are in DOS format. I assume something will be posted about these compatibility issues soon. Tim (18 years ago, 1-Apr-07, to lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, FTX)

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