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(...) But not every major user wants to run Perl. Steve (27 years ago, 24-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) It doesn't do much good if the use of commas makes it so the columns don't line up. You want these inventory files to be easy to read by humans, and that means the columns need to line up! If we use commas as delimeters, we also need to add (...) (27 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) Yes -- the way to do that type of transformation in a single operation is to replace the grep expression / +/ with /,/. Of course, if you don't have grep replace in your text editor, get a real text editor (-: Just kidding! Every major OS can (...) (27 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) My parts database format is human-readable and well-suited to use by programs as well as humans, and solves your problem quite well. My inventory scripts use it. Look at: (URL) are some sample entries: ld2412, mr0055 Name: 1 x 2 tile with (...) (27 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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Steve Bliss wrote in message <37ea300b.59491442@l...et.com>... (...) People may end up with multiple commas if there happens to be a gap of six or more spaces, then. Of course after replacing ' ' with ',', they could replace ',,' with ','. It might (...) (27 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) Look at (URL) The LDraw numbers are included there, and there are links to Technica and Lutz Uhlman's parts list. Steve (27 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) Are there many programs that support multi-character delimiters in their import function? I'm fairly certain Excel and MS-Access do not. The point of making a standard format is to make the data more accessible to everyone. Not just coders. I (...) (27 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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John Cromer wrote in message ... (...) I'd start at (URL) and try printing the Word version of the parts catalog. M$IE garbled the images and then crashed badly on me when I tried viewing the HTML version from the zip file. Forced a reboot (I made (...) (27 years ago, 23-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) This (...) Let's do it. 3 spaces between fields: count DATfilename Color Optional description Now, not being a CAD nut, where would I find the DATfilenames? And what do we put for parts without DATfilenames? as evah, John C. (27 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) I solve that problem by using *3 or more spaces* as the delimiter. If you want to delimit the next field, you must always use at least 3 spaces in a row. This allows things like color names to include spaces and allows for a little human error (...) (27 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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Well, maybe fewer than that... I used picture tools to pick out the stepwise pictures of the parts used to make the primary model of set 8845. I combined and consolidated them into a single picture which represents, in effect, a visual inventory (...) (27 years ago, 22-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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Hello, I originally posted this idea in lugnet.cad.dev, and Jacob Sparre Andersen suggested I consult with the patrons of this group. For the Lego CAD program I'm developing, I got the idea for allowing users to load a set inventory file if they (...) (27 years ago, 18-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) I agree. So stop complaining people. That was my feeling when I first looked at it. I already have four. :) Unfortunatley, it doesn't look like much if you don't put the stickers on, and the minifig torso sticker bugs me, but I'll deal. If you (...) (27 years ago, 10-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.general)
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3438 - S@H McDonald's Special Box Count: 88 My Count: 87 (88 if include stickers) Car count: 32 (incl minifig) Table count: 16 (incl minifig) Building count: 39 CAR: ---...--- Qty Part No Color Description ----- ------- ---...--- ---...--- 1 9326 (...) (27 years ago, 10-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv, lugnet.general)
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(...) You missed the black cape! Count the heads with the torsos and add 1 for the cape and you get the right piece count. (...) I got one of these sets without a cape, and I'll mention it to TLG the next time I call customer service for something (...) (27 years ago, 7-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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(...) Good idea. See my insertions below for the tan elements available in the 7101 lightsaber duel set. Of course there are other parts in the 7101. I'll scan the group to see a list has already been posted. billb. (...) 7101 - 4 (...) 7101 - 3 (...) (27 years ago, 7-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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Dave Hylands wrote in message <3FCBBA86D50FD211AD3....bc.ca>... Hi, After building a model, I always write down what the extra pieces are. After building the 8422 motorcycle I had the following left over: 1 Trans-Yellow 1x1 Round Plate 1 Black (...) (27 years ago, 3-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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Hi, After building a model, I always write down what the extra pieces are. After building the 8422 motorcycle I had the following left over: 1 Trans-Yellow 1x1 Round Plate 1 Black chain link 1 Gray 1/2 connector 1 Gray 8 tooth gear 1 Gray 1/2 (...) (27 years ago, 2-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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This is the first inventory done with automatic reordering (to comply with the standard part ordering, thus relieving me of the need to do so myself). Also, there are a lot of new elements in this set, which I have seen fit to name and number in my (...) (27 years ago, 1-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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I have a ready to use inventory for this, but unfortunately, I never add the usual extras (not used in any featured models) to my inventories. But here is a guide. Those parts always come with an extra (if the set is not released before 1990) (...) (27 years ago, 1-Sep-99, to lugnet.db.inv)
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