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Re: Part Authoring with MLCAD
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lugnet.cad.mlcad
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Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:20:02 GMT
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In lugnet.cad.mlcad, Edwin Pilobello wrote:
> I've read Virtual Lego, LDraw.org tutorials and even used your BrickFestPDX
> Powerpoint Presentation in class. I've found them very helpful for creating
> parts line-upon-line. However, I am inherently a very lazy programmer.
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> That's why I want to figure out how to use MLCAD as much as possible
> for parts authoring. The easier it is for me, the easier it ought to
> be for the kids I teach.
While it doesn't specifically use MLCad, Paul Easter's utilities pages
has some nice screen shots of the part development process. And I'm
sure you could use some of the ideas in MLCad.
http://www.geocities.com/pneaster/lego_util.htm
This one shows a bunch of windows in polling mode with different
views of the part, similar to the MLCad layout. It also shows the
usefulness of the zerobase.dat axis part. You can certainly use
helper parts in MLCad.
http://www.geocities.com/pneaster/lego_stuff/screen-1.jpg
Keep in mind, if you're willing to use external tools, you can set the
part spinning slowly in an ldview window to help you see around any
optical illusions caused by tricks of perspective.
Take a peek at the development of the Darth Vader helmet to see how
temporary false colors can help.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=19791
And don't forget you can use transparent colors if you want to see
through something temporarily. For example, make a helmet transparent
to see how it sits on the head part.
There are a few more false coloring example pictures in here.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=4475
When you add new stuff in a bright color, you can clearly spot any
mistakes you might have made.
Have Fun,
Don
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| (...) Just wanted to say I agree with what Don wrote, and add my own 2 cents. I use Paul Easter's zerobase.dat and point.dat files a lot when beginning a new part. I like to start by measuring the part, and using notepad or LDAO to record the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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| (...) I've read Virtual Lego, LDraw.org tutorials and even used your BrickFestPDX Powerpoint Presentation in class. I've found them very helpful for creating parts line-upon-line. However, I am inherently a very lazy programmer. That's why I want to (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.cad.mlcad)
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