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(...) folder on the web when I looked at it. Marlon - nice airlock! -Tim (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.space)
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I submitted without the "3D" immediately after the "=" sign. Maybe this is something with the submittal process. Please open the mindstorm folder, remove the "3D" from the address in your address bar, make it go, and tell me what you think. (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.space)
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(...) That's wierd His link worked for me. But the link you quoted didn't. Where did you get the '3D' from?? His original message didn't have it. try: (URL) _ ---...---ooO( )Ooo---...--- Kyle J. McDonald (o o) Systems Support Engineer Sun (...) (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.space)
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(...) ...looks like pictures of Mindfest to me ;-) Check the link. Can't wait to see the airlock! -Tim (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.space)
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(URL) provide feedback. This is a Moonbase-style airlock design. (22 years ago, 28-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.space)
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More commonly, "Hear, hear." In this media, maybe it should be, "Read, read." To more closely match the olde English, maybe, "Lo, lo," which means "Look, look." In whichever form it is stated, however, I must admit to strong agreement with the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.general)
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In lugnet.cad, Willy Tschager writes: <Snip> Here, Here! I'm a casual user of the LDraw line, using MLCad to look at different MOCs around the community. But, I'm constantly plagued by "Part Number ... Not Found! Continue Loading?" An auto updater, (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.general)
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Hi Willy - (...) Yes, getting started can be difficult for some new users. We've tried to put up clear instructions, but some still struggle with that. There should be a solution - but there's other issues at play too. See below. (...) This is a (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.general)
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hi folks, after ages I've got a new computer (waiting three days 'til my radiocity got rendered has become unbearable ;-) and reinstalled all my favourite lego-cad-progs. as usual it was a painstaking process: unzip the original ldraw-package, the (...) (22 years ago, 21-Feb-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.general)
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(...) What about running an external viewer program in polling mode during your MLCAD session for those quick zooms and odd viewing angles that might be difficult to achieve with MLCAD? You could even set it spinning in an ldview window to see it (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) You cannot. View mode will always "zoom to fit (the complete) model" automatically. If your specific problem comes from the fact that in the initial steps of a large model, the parts are too small to make out, you can use submodels to work (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hello Tim, Your problem is simple: Mosaic generator creates a model with one brick per pixel in the original image, so you are trying to create a mosaic with 640*480 bricks (more than 300000 !!!) (the figures above assume using 1x1 bricks) Reduce (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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It indeed takes a while to get the picture to load, but eventually it does. When I click OK, nothing happens... well MLCad stops responding. Then after a view minutes the preview of the mosaic appears. You have to be patient, I guess. But on my 2.4 (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I think you cannot. Drag the viewpane you want to "zoom" in to its maximum size. That's it I'm afraid... Jaco "Jake McKee" <sink@countersinkdg.com> schreef in bericht news:H9GMq9.64F@lugnet.com... (...) MLCAD? (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Ok, this is strange. Still can't get it to work. It finally loaded the picture into the preview, took forever to churn through me tweaking the settings, and finally, to experiment with it, I click OK. From there, it starts to redraw the main (...) (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Well, this attempt just went through... strange, it took quite a while. It was hanging before... -Tim (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Has anyone else gotten Mosaic Generator to work? I tried loading a 640x480 BMP, and it just gives the hourglass and ultimately doesn't respond. Thanks! -Tim (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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All, Does anyone know if/how you can zoom in when you are in the View mode of MLCAD? Thanks! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - B.I. Portal (22 years ago, 29-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Since the whole Town category is gone (renamed), I suggest to rename it too. (...) It is already on the PT (URL) (22 years ago, 23-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) The name-change fix got stalled out on the Parts Tracker, because the general feeling was that we should actually fix the part, not just approve the name-changed-but-still-broken file. That interchange happened some time ago, and I no longer (...) (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) May be the PT could give us some clues: (URL) willy (22 years ago, 22-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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First Shouldn't part 3962 Town Radio be renamed to Minifig Tool Radio? The version that is now in the libray displays wrong in MLCAD (and in all other programs for that matter). The handle is (still, again?) open. It has a gap! I can remember an old (...) (22 years ago, 21-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) Bug: unfortunately the neckware does not up the head. So forget it for space minifigs (because of airtanks). Use Orion LDDP minifig plugin instead. Damien (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Concerning the minifig generator: GREAT tool!!! But can it be made so, that it remembers the last settings you made? And can the Town radio 3962 be added to the hand accessories? Jaco (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hmm. This is a new post but it ended up under another with the same subject! I am posting it again... "Jaco van der Molen" <jmolen@globalxs.nl> schreef in bericht news:H90o8x.4pH@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Yes. You can edit the file MLCad.ini -Orion (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Concerning the minifig generator: GREAT tool!!! But can it be made so, that it remembers the last settings you made? And can the Town radio 3962 be added to the hand accessories? Jaco (22 years ago, 20-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Øyvind, I don't think there is a way around this situation in MLCAD. I added PLIST BEGIN IGN meta-command to LPub, to ignore the second occurrence of parts, but I know of no way to do this in MLCAD. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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This is a bit old thread, but I wonder if sombody can answer me how this Buffer Exchange command affects the partlist? I just found out how to make subassemblies and then put the subasembly part into the main model by first using Buffer Exchange (...) (22 years ago, 19-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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While MLCadding (is that a new verb?) on the weekend I came across a couple of bugs in MLCad pertaining to comments: 1. When I add, edit, or delete a comment line, the render windows are refreshed. This is unnecessary, and very painful when editing (...) (22 years ago, 12-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi All, Is there a version of the 2 x 2 x 2/3 (x85?) silver reflector dish anywhere? Either an official or an unofficial version? I'm in the final stages of LDrawing my train, and I can't seem to find the piece anywhere. I searched lugnet and (...) (22 years ago, 1-Jan-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.cad.dat.parts)
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(...) Thanks for the link. I think I'll be able to use this in a number of places - there are several rubber bands wrapped around the stacks on top of the engine, and well as some around the chassis. I'm thinking I might also be able to simulate the (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Thanks for the link! I've downloaded the file, read through the readme.txt, and will definitely be using this. It is essentially exactly what I was looking for ... I'm sure I'll be able to simulate nearly all of the hoses, pipes, and conduits (...) (22 years ago, 31-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) This page has a spreadsheet for modeling curved nets. Perhaps that might help with modeling string since the real nets are made of string? (URL) always have trouble finding that page because a google search for ldraw and net doesn't pick it (...) (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) And the missing link is: (URL) (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Here's a page with some tools for modeling rubber band belts. (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi Shaun, I have written a program called lsynth, which does many bendable things like: flex-system hoses, pneumatic hoses, flexibe axles, ribbed hose, electric and fiber optic cables. The program is called LSynth and is available (URL) I'm also (...) (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi All, I've been working diligently on LDrawing my Hudson 4-6-4 Steam Engine ((URL) and am finally running up against the seemingly impossible: Is there a way to modify pieces so that they bend and curve? So far, I've replaced bent flex-tubing with (...) (22 years ago, 30-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) This sounds like a shortcut in the algorithm. If the bezier function is f(t), it does not have the property that |f(t) - f(t+d)| = c for all t, d given. I've corrected for this in my algorithm by using some simple optimization to find a (...) (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Some progress - myself and a CAD expert mucked about a bit until we realised the obvious thing I was missing, the fact that the control point coordinates are specified relative to the end points and not in absolute coordinates! Jennifer (22 years ago, 28-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) If memory serves me well, in Fredrik's Ldraw mode you specified the endpoints in terms of orientation as well as coordinates, stated the number of joints and it calculated the rest. Certainly a good system for many instances as that (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) I think the most confusing aspect of the existing curve program, with the exception of Fredrik's, is the fact that the control points are tricky to position correctly. Fredriik's LDraw mode solves this by dynamically determining the control (...) (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) ldraw mode program to create flex hoses in the past with no problems, it's just this new way that is confusing me :-) Jennifer (22 years ago, 27-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) If MLCAD uses Bézier curves to model the bent hoses, you may find some information on the internet about this technique: An interactive demo: (URL) is a more mathematical approach: (URL) may also like to see my own description of how I handle (...) (22 years ago, 25-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi Michael, The hose generator is a superb contribution to your already excellent program. I dont't remember that I ever thanked you for your continuing effort, while I have been a user since 1.something, so... A big thanks and keep up the good (...) (22 years ago, 23-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Is there a doc anywhere describing how to use the MLCAD hose generator? I've been trying understand how all the points contribute to the curve but must be missing something obvious. Jennifer (22 years ago, 22-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Like 256 = Rubber black And some more of these accepted high numbered colors. Now it says the color is 'unused'. Niels (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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"Jaco van der Molen" <jmolen@globalxs.nl> wrote in message news:H77CDp.4sB@lugnet.com... (...) Greate - thanks! The language template should be ready by the end of the weekend. Michael (22 years ago, 17-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Great! Thank you Michael. We can now start writing new help files and translate them, like we discussed. And start creating the Dutch language DLL file. Jaco "Michael Lachmann" <michael.lachmann@lm...tware.com> schreef in bericht (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Great christmas gift! I have done a fast but intensive test session. + is what i like - is what could be better(in my humble opinion) General: + no zip-file problem (used winzip v6.3) + the memory & MLCad.log file problem are solved for me (...) (22 years ago, 16-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Nice, Michael! Now all we need is an electrical wire generator. Oh and a string generator. Oh and .... oh forget it - happy Christmas!!! 8?) ROSCO (22 years ago, 15-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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YAAAAHHHOOOO!!!!!!! :-D Thanks Michael! Gary "Michael Lachmann" <michael.lachmann@lm...tware.com> wrote in message news:H73K7r.ByI@lugnet.com... (...) rubber (...) should (...) (22 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) The latest LDraw update (2002-5) has the new Minifig hand(983) and arms(981/982). The Partsref lists the old hand(977)and arms(975/976) which are now considered obsolete. If you haven't downloaded the new update at LDraw.org then do so and (...) (22 years ago, 15-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi Michael, Thanks for the new version! I'm really looking forward to using some of the new features. I've been testing the mini-fig generator, but I keep getting errors when I try to load it. Specifically, it is looking for 981.dat, 982.dat and (...) (22 years ago, 15-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) The zip file size should be 1 497 398 bytes. /Tore (22 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hmmm...I've downloaded this twice and both times I wound up with a corrupted zip file. Is this a problem on your end or mine. Thanks, Will Bricksburg Fire Department: (URL) Bricksburg Depot: (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Joehoe!!!! (...) Very cool implementation Micheal! Bands, springs and flexible hoses (can) become parts now. Cool stuff. And now the waiting is for a new L3P... Jeroen (22 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi, (URL) reasons for celebration. First of all there is MLCad V3.00: It comes with a new look and four integrated generators for minifigs, rubber bands, springs and flexible hoses. Check it out :-) There is also the beginning of the developer (...) (22 years ago, 14-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad) !
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(...) I am ok to try to update the french help file. Marc Klein A Mindstorms fan. (22 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Can I just edit the DLL file that is in the MLCad directory? "Michael Lachmann" <michael.lachmann@lm...tware.com> wrote in message news:H6MsK3.Kts@lugnet.com... (...) a (...) (22 years ago, 7-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Jaco, you are correct. I meant "during editing". I did come up with a quasi-isolution: I grouped each layer's bricks, which allows me to easily set hide each layer. Then, when I need a quick placement reference, I click group in model parts list (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I think Will means during building. Thus Edit mode in MLCad. MLCad can generate grayed out step pictures though. Settings > General > Change >> Tab Viewing: Edit parts view type - Off - Highlight - Grayed old - Transparant old Jaco "Ahui Herrera" (...) (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Not possible in MLCad but you can do this using LPub. It will create building instrcution images with the previous steps in a different color and/or faded. -Ahui LDraw Help Desk (22 years ago, 6-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I am building sculptural instructions in MLCad, and I create them topographically (layer by layer with each layer as a step). I use Top & Side views predominantly, and as move from layer to layer, I'd like to see the previous layers ghosted or (...) (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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"Jaco van der Molen" <jmolen@globalxs.nl> wrote in message news:H6LC42.DyI@lugnet.com... (...) Try dutch, I guess for english I have already someone, and Dutch could be a new language for MLCad. Do you have a visual studio C++ Compiler? If yes you (...) (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) I have same config as you (win98se+64Mo). For me, the problem only occur with MLCad v2.12 I have no problem with MLCad v2.11 Try to get v2.11 Best luck, Damien (22 years ago, 5-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi Michael, I'll volunteer to work on MLCad help files in English. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi Michael, Could you add a mechanism to let users enter meta-commands not supported by MLCAD? It could be just like the comment dialog, except that it does not add the WRITE keyword to the front. Kevin (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) And now for something completely different... How would you feel towards an Apple Macintosh version...? Done either by you or by someone else...? Greetz, Anton Raves Wormerveer Netherlands (URL) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I would like to give English a try and perhaps Dutch. Jaco "Michael Lachmann" <michael.lachmann@lm...tware.com> schreef in bericht news:H6K7CM.G0J@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) to (...) for (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Do you have enough programming knowledge to add a *.3ds (3d studio max) or DFX-file format export function? MLcad is really great, but i miss that feature. A more easy way to install your software would also be nice, think it's a bit (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hi, In the last year I didn't realy have much time to develop MLCad and now the next release is already in Beta Phase. Hopefully I get it ready before christmas. Sadly I do not find the time to update the help files of MLCad anymore. Therefor I'm (...) (22 years ago, 3-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Willy, Please compress the screenshot to a small JPEG 40-50K max (my inbox is almost full). Or as an alternative, send it to this address: legofred@tiscali.no Thanks, I appreciate your help Fredrik (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) sure I have (...) I use dat2dxf and import the dxf-file without problems. I'll send you a screenshot of my dat2dxf- and max-import-settings. willy (22 years ago, 1-Dec-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hello, Has anyone out there ever successfully converted a LDRAW (*.LDR or *.DAT) file to 3DS MAX (*.3DS or *.MAX)? I have tried the software 3Dwin which supports both formats (.ldr, .dat and .3ds) - and the freeware converter Dat2dxf as well. Non of (...) (22 years ago, 30-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Thanks for the help, I have now got the parts in the correct catgories - (I should say groups now). David (...) (22 years ago, 23-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) In other words, the first line of the file should be "0 Model title" or "0 Part Name". The actual part file does not hold information for the library category(actually called "group" - not to be confused with modeling groups) that the part (...) (22 years ago, 20-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) You need to add the word 'Train' somewhere in the title of the part (that's the first line of the file) in order for it to show up in the train category in MLCad. As far as the description, MLCad won't give you one for an unoffical file unless (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) The simplest way is: 1. delete file "Parts.lst" in your "LDraw" directory 2. start MLCad, it will create a new "Parts.lst" Concerning new parts, use (URL) your prefered and primary source. Then if not succesfull lugnet.trains can be a (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I have just started using MLCAD v2.12 and downloaded some train parts from lugnet.trains - the Train Poster. The parts loaded OK but they are not in the correct category and do not have a description. Studying the other parts I see the first line in (...) (22 years ago, 19-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Hopefully within the next week or two. I've been very busy over the last few months co-authoring a book on LEGO CAD tools. We're rapildy approaching the deadline, so I have little time for LPub. I want to take the time to test it on Windows 98, (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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I have added buffer exgange in my development version. It works except for one problem, the graying of previous steps parts gets messed up. I have to fix this. I also added ghosting and it works fine. I have to clean things up before a release, and (...) (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Can LPub handle the buffer exchnage and ghost parts? On version 2.0.0.65 it appears the answer is no.. =( -Ahui (22 years ago, 15-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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Wow... I just studied the file, and I'm pretty sure I get it! Thanks Miguel! They do seem like very powerful commands, if you want to do instructions straight from MLCAD, and hopefully with the LPub support it will make rendering instructions with (...) (22 years ago, 14-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) When can we expect the new release? I am anxious to try LPub but I guess I will wait for the next release to download again. Thanks. Jaco (22 years ago, 12-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) this (...) services Ah, I was looking for something like that too. Thanks. I will study this further and try to understand. Jaco (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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Now there is something. I am beginning to understand too. Thanks Kevin! "Kevin Clague" <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H5DvI4.5pK@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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Great! I will now look indepth into LPub and see if I can get it to work. Jaco "Kevin Clague" <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H5E0tC.Fyu@lugnet.com... (...) will (...) MLCad, (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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I just added buffer exchange into LPub, it fit *very* nicely and took only five minutes. I also just added ghosting to LPub and lsynth. These will be available in the next release. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Hi Miguel, This is not quite true. Ghosting in submodels works the same whether you are using MPD, or the old fashioned mechanism of LDraw files using other LDraw files as parts. I just studied this behavior in MLCAD and added GHOST support to (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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Hi, The first you should know is that models with instructions steps that use CLEAR, BUFFER EXCHANGE and GHOST commands generally look really weird when viewed in "Place" mode. Download "waggon1.mpd" from Michael's site at (URL) you'll see what I (...) (22 years ago, 11-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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I've read the explanation for buffer exhange and I think I understand. In view mode, as you "step" through your design, MLCad displays the new parts added in each step. Buffers let you take a snapshot (a picture) of the design as it looks given the (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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I have modified LPub to restore the original pvengine.ini, so as long as the program can exit normally (not crash) it should appear as though LPub never ran. I've got a few things to fix before I release again. Sorry for the delays. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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Lpub supports rotation steps, but does not yet support buffer exchange. I've been very busy writing a book, so I'll apologize now for my recent absense. Kevin (...) (22 years ago, 10-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) these (...) OK, Rotation steps are becomming clear now. But Buffer Exchange... it can be such a nice feature. It must be possible to "...display a certain part above the the model first, and in the next step inserted into the model..." like (...) (22 years ago, 7-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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"Ahui Herrera" <jedi_agh@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H523L4.8Hx@lugnet.com... (...) just (...) also with POV 3.5 the command line box is available on the button bar,you can deletet the text there. Gary (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) LPub will OVERWRITE your settings anyways so you will either have to re-type yor settings or in the case of most beginners just erase whatever is there. (...) He knows of the issue and is working on it. -AHui LDraw Help Desk (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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"Ahui Herrera" <jedi_agh@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H523L4.8Hx@lugnet.com... (...) [ ... snipped ... ] (...) just (...) This solution only works if you don't haven't specified your own settings with the "Set But Don't Render Process". (...) (22 years ago, 5-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) I don't have an example of the Buffer Exchange, I've never used it. The model I pointed to before has an example of the Rotation Steps though. In MLCAD, insert the Rotation Step immediatley after a Normal Step. This will set the view for any (...) (22 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) it. (...) will (...) MLCad, (...) you (...) the (...) Duane, Do you know how the Rotation Steps and Buffer Exchange exactly work? Do you have some examples? Thanks. Jaco (22 years ago, 4-Nov-02, to lugnet.cad.mlcad, lugnet.inst)
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