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MLCad being a Windows based program, I often find myself using "drag and drop" to place my next piece into my DAT file. If, for instance, I drop it into the "Front" view, then the piece goes into the DAT file at the X and Y location that is (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Part rotation point
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I will think about that things and post my suggestions here. Michael John VanZwieten <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> schrieb in im Newsbeitrag: G5GoHx.AD8@lugnet.com... (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Suggestion
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On the Print Picture screen, it would be nice if it would remember the options and picture size you select (at least while MLCad is still running). -John Van (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: License - again
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In lugnet.cad.dev, Bram Lambrecht writes: [snip] (...) Filip Spacek did the conversion. (...) It would be great if when/if MLCad started allowing plugins, someone wrote a converter to POV which worked directly in MLCad. This would make life a bit (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Future Plans/Help
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When I started using MLCAD/L3P/POV-RAY, I had quite a few issues. - Installation - The existing ldraw.org was pretty good in instructing how to find and install these things. However, I had to wade through a bunch of stuff to figure out that these (...) (24 years ago, 13-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Custom Built LEGO Sets in 2002
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(...) If I remember correctly, LDLite cheats lines towards the user by 1LDU, so they are more likely to show up. This would also mean that they are more likely to bleed through from other surfaces. Again, that's if I remember correctly. (...) Can (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Part rotation point
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"Michael Lachmann" <m.lachmann@xpoint.at> wrote in message news:G5FxIw.746@lugnet.com... (...) different (...) the (...) So are you talking about two types of part-based rotation points: rotation points contained in the part file _and_ user-defined (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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I thought it this way: o Each part can have several custom rotation points - each with a different name for the user o The user can select the general rotation point strategy (e.g. world origine, part center ... part rotation point). o Here I (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Part rotation point
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I noticed one of Marc Klein's parts had comments for a part rotation point. I assume this is because he used MLCad to open the part and saved it. It got me thinking, though. What if a part file had extended commands for custom part rotation points (...) (24 years ago, 12-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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Michael Lachmann wrote in message ... (...) When you do the save partslist to file, there's no checkbox for the steps and you get everything separated by step. It would be great to have the option (I'm currently sucking the file into Foxpro and (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Mirroring models
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(...) I'd be interested in it. I used one of the methods suggested, and while it works ok for me I plan on making the DAT file publicly available and I want it to be to be "correct." If you want to post it somewhere and provide the URL that'd be (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: MLCAD Suggestions
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"Michael Lachmann" <m.lachmann@xpoint.at> wrote in message news:G5AG5r.HpA@lugnet.com... (...) allow (...) "Inlining" means replacing a reference to a file with the contents (individual lines) of that file, but with each line transformed according (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: MLCAD Suggestions
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"Andy Lynch" <andy@andyandjackie.com> wrote in message news:029801c06082$b2...lth.com... (...) option (...) but to (...) then (...) would (...) disk (...) references to (...) could (...) files. (...) model (...) allow you (...) sure) (...) MPD (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Custom Built LEGO Sets in 2002
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"Larry Pieniazek" <lpieniazek@mercator.com> wrote in message news:G5ErKD.CCC@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) corner (...) rendering (...) again, (...) If I remember correctly, the previous version of LDLite handles .mpd's better. (...) Me too! (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | RE: MLCAD Suggestions
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(...) Instead of just on/off, why not have the option be for setting n...the level of undos from 0 to some arbitrary number (possibly with some limit)? --Bram Bram Lambrecht bram@cwru.edu (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Custom Built LEGO Sets in 2002
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(...) Possibly! I got a copy of the latest LDLite and it does a much better job of rendering the edge lines. However it doesn't support .mpd files as well, when you point it at an MPD it only renders the first subpart it finds, or so it seems. Also (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: MLCAD Suggestions
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----- Original Message ----- From: "John VanZwieten" <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> <snip> (...) <snip> John, You can export the submodels into individual DAT files. MLCad will allow you to browse to a directory that you will put them in, and (I'm (...) (24 years ago, 7-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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Ah, yes, that could be. When I build virtual models, I don't put in steps. That could be the difference right there. Sorry. :-) -Andy Lynch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Will Hess" <willhess@simflex.com> (...) all (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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(...) Oh, I see Gary. Sorry, I don't usually put steps in models that I build, because they are usually only for my own use. That's why I didn't see the problem that you were having when I looked at my own model. Sorry about the confusion. -Andy (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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(...) OH OK that works,when I choose 'save partslist' should it save it in the form or that report? An option for the color might be nice. I'm sorry if I bothered with all this,but I guess I missed that check box! THank You! Gary (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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In the report dialog there is a checkbox to enable the parts-per-step report. If this is not checked you will receive a report over the complete model. I'll check that in the file-report as well - (I'm not sure here) Is it ok, that MLCad takes care (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Future Plans/Help
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"James J." <jejackso@memphis.edu> wrote in message news:G5E0A3.ID6@lugnet.com... (...) Yes, it is a good idea to move past the old LDraw and into the new stuff like MLCad. Though LDraw will still be available and supported, the newer programs will (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Future Plans/Help
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(...) planned (...) nothing (...) Yes, it's true. We [the LCAD Comm.] are changing as the advancements do... (...) take (...) ideas (...) L3Lab, (...) lot (...) Is this a completely "good" idea? I've only recently learned LCAD and have been using (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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In lugnet.cad.mlcad, Will Hess writes: Michael says. Perhaps you are using an older version of MLCad? (...) Thats it! like a set inventory,showing how many of each piece is in the whole model instead of in each step. (I have no idea why it wasn't (...) (24 years ago, 11-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Future Plans/Help
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"ludo soete" <ludo.soete@village.uunet.be> wrote in message news:G5D8zJ.2LH@lugnet.com... (...) That's a great idea. Right now, Tom McDonald is working on converting Bram Lambrecht's LDraw/LEdit tutorial to the LDraw.org format, and also we have (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: LDraw.org Future Plans/Help
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Hi Tim, Good idea, perhaps (i hope so !) we can get some more detailed 'help' on the new programs/ utilities. There are a lot unknow / un documented buttons in those programs. I'm looking forward to it. Ludo (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.cad.dev.org.ldraw, lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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(...) I believe Gary wants a list of parts that is NOT sorted by step number. For now, the best way to do this is to save a second copy of the model, remove all steps and then print a parts list. Will (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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(...) Gary, I'm not sure what's going on here, but if I select "Extras" on the main menu, then "Reports" and then "Pieces", I get a compiled list, just as Michael says. Perhaps you are using an older version of MLCad? -Andy Lynch (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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(...) Well thats not exactly what I meant, This is what I get for a model(sorry its so long) I picked for this purpose: Step Numb. Color Part Description ---...--- 1 1 Black 3023.DAT Plate 1 x 2 2 1 Black 3795.DAT Plate 2 x 6 3 1 Black 3710.DAT (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Sugestions and Requests.
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Gary, wish number 1 is already on my implementation list, wish number 2 exists already and can be found under Extras/Reports/Pieces ... also you can save a part list into a file from the file-menu, or you print one. Michael Gary Blessing (...) (24 years ago, 10-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Sugestions and Requests.
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Hi, Ive got a coupe of ideas that would make things easier(for me at least) 1. A "select all" function to go with "copy" and "paste". 2. A compiler, something that would list how many of each piece is in a model, ie:for ordering pieces you don't (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Custom Built LEGO Sets in 2002
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Larry Pieniazek <lpieniazek@mercator.com> schrieb in im Newsbeitrag: G58nLA.K79@lugnet.com... (...) but I (...) which are (...) The online-help is a thing to be improved - thats for sure. After I release version 2.0 this will be the next item. (...) (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: MLCAD Suggestions
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This one is in progress. I got this information elsewhere and 2.0 will allow to copy and paste between different models. What do you mean with inlining funtion? Michael John VanZwieten <john_vanzwieten@email.msn.com> schrieb in im Newsbeitrag: (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Mirroring models
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I wrote a VB program to mirror the symetrical portions of my star destroyer. I can post it somewhere if anyone is interested : ) "Bryan Hodges" <bhodges@SPAMBLOCKco...ntweb.net> wrote in message news:G59Gqv.3p2@lugnet.com... (...) completed (...) (...) (24 years ago, 9-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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Please ignore my previous reply; I had a typo in it. :-/ Franklin (...) Here's how I'd do it. Suppose you've currently got this "left wing" sub-assembly in a subfile which, for the purpose of this example, I shall call "leftwing.dat". Inside your (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Here's how I'd do it. Suppose you've currently got this "left wing" sub-assembly in a subfile which, for the purpose of this example, I shall call "leftwing.dat". Inside your main model's DAT file, you will have a line as follows: |> 1 q x y z (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Custom Built LEGO Sets in 2002
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message ... (...) as (...) I use LDLite for the rendering. There's a -W parameter that lets you increase the width of the lines when drawing at higher resolutions, which is a big help. You can get it here: (URL) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: MLCAD Suggestions
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"Michael Lachmann" <m.lachmann@xpoint.at> wrote in message news:G58Msq.Iyu@lugnet.com... (...) mean (...) to (...) where (...) That would be better if there were callback, but just being able to run the utility from within MLCad would be great. (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| | Re: Mirroring models
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(...) If you save your wing as a file (ex. wing.dat), then you can open a new file in MLCad, go to Multipart-Import Model, find your wing.dat file and import it. Then select the main model of the newer file, click the Add-Part button, check the (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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(...) Unfortunately none of the CAD proggies (that I'm familiar with) support an automated mirror function. Hopefully we can add that to Michael's "todo" list for MLCAD. If the wings truly are identical you can probably get close by copying and (...) (24 years ago, 8-Dec-00, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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