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Re: IMPORTANT - [ldraw.org] Official Model Repository
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lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw
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Fri, 11 Jun 1999 22:00:21 GMT
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I don't want to intrude too much in this debate, but John has a very good
point.
Whatever you decide to do, do NOT use just a number-only file name. That is
guaranteed to cause problems with part files.
-- Terry K --
On Fri, 11 Jun 1999 13:57:35 GMT, "John VanZwieten"
<john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> wrote:
> Tim,
> Using the set number only is a problem, especially for part authors. In my
> models directory, a number-only file means a part I'm working on, while models
> are indicated with a preceding "m".
>
> -John Van
>
> Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com> wrote in message news:FD51zo.1CK@lugnet.com...
> > In order to begin assembling the ldraw.org official (TLG) model repository, I
> > need to begin collecting TLG models in Ldraw. If you have made any TLG • models
> > you would be willing to contribute to the repository, please email them to me
> > in .dat or .mpd format (please no inlining). Please use the set number as • the
> > filename, nothing more.
> >
> > I also am in need of model editors to go through these models and check them
> > vs. instructions and the actual model for approval. These models need to be
> > accurate so we can rightfully declare them dat files of TLG models. If you
> > would like to help in this area, please email me as well.
> >
> > For these files, we need a concise header that identifies the model, the
> > creator, the creator's email address, and that its a part of the ldraw.org
> > model repository. Here is my proposal for a header:
> >
> > 0 name: 7140.dat
> > 0 Set: 7140 X-Wing Fighter
> > 0 Author: Tim Courtney <tim@zacktron.com>
> > 0 ldraw.org Official Model Repository
> > 0 http://www.ldraw.org/repository/official/
> >
> > How is this for a header? 5 lines isn't bad IMO. It gives all the necessary
> > information as well. This header should be on the submodels too, with Set:
> > being replaced by something identifying it as a submodel for a certain set
> > (ie. Submodel: Upper Left Wing Assembly for 7140 X-Wing Fighter) Please let
> > me know what you all think of this.
> >
> > Please, any help is appreciated and badly needed at this stage of • development.
> > As a reminder, please fill out the program download template for the
> > utilities, I have 2 so far and lots to go..
> >
> > -Tim Courtney
> > ldraw.org Project Coordinator
> >
> > http://www.ldraw.org
> > http://www.zacktron.com
> >
> > AIM: timcourtne
> > ICQ: 23951114
>
>
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