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(...) I think there might still be some confusion (at least from where I sit) about the distinction between what you are calling BBI's and a complete set of "Building Instructions". I'm still hoping you can point us to a couple of graphical examples (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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I am pleased to say that a new article has been posted to the BI Portal called, Building Instrcution Theory. (URL) The article focuses on what should be in every BI. Please take a look and let me know what you think of the article. -AHui A&M LWorks (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, lugnet.general, lugnet.publish, FTX)
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"snip" (...) You are right.. Thanks for this. Perhaps another set of words for BBI would be best? I like your "step images" word. "snip" (...) Yes I mean animated version of BIs. I know TCL has done this with some of its technic products via a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) I would suggest that trying to make acronyms for the same project all similar (using 'B' as you noted above) will actually lead to confusion. Quick example... try reading your paragraph above out loud. I think you'll find it's a mouthful. :) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) I agree that having #2 sound like #1, it adds a lot of confusion. Allan's suggestions are good ones. (...) That's my read on it too. There is no difference in my mind between the two, especially with the explanation in reply to my post. (...) (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(...) Aren't two words/terms sufficient? One for the individual images seen in each step or sub-assembly and another for the complete instruction set? (...) While I see your meaning/definition in #1, I don't see how #2 and #3 help to provide an (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(...) I've had the difference between Building Instructions (using LEGO format as the gold standard) and Building Instruction Images in my mind for a *long* time. In LPub you have two layers of processing: -creating building instruction images (a (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(...) BBI came out in my mind becuase I wanted a narrow term for "polished BII in a layout". BBI and BII are both subsets of BIs. I chose BBI to get the acroynms all with the letters "B" and "I". BBI could also be called "Background Building (...) (21 years ago, 13-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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(...) I don't get 'basic building instructions,' but I do get Building Instructions vs. Building Instruction Images. LPub (when you don't use the wonderful post-processing page layout features) outputs a series of images that just represent the (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad)
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(...) Um, I can't tell the difference between the different types you defined, nor do I see the need to "narrow down" the term. Where is the confusion? Why is this needed? (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad)
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x-posting to lugnet.cad. Follow ups will be to lugnet.inst. Here is original post. In lugnet.inst, Ahui Herrera wrote: I think that we need 3 words for BIs. 1. Building Instructions (BI): Any form of communcition that can allow anyone to build a (...) (21 years ago, 12-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.cad, FTX)
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I think that we need 3 words for BIs. 1. Building Instructions (BI): Any form of communcition that can allow anyone to build a LEGO set. Can include, but is not limited to, images showing step-by-step, images showing the model in various stages, (...) (21 years ago, 11-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, FTX)
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| | Re: Image Editing: A guide to making Building Instructions
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(...) Ha,Ha,Ha I took one step backwards when the drill sgt. asked for volunteers! =) I can probably do the "BIs for web" but I have no experince with "BIs for printing". However, right now I got a backlog of 4 LDraw tutorials that need to get (...) (21 years ago, 6-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(...) Sure Kevin, I will send an update to Jake soon. Ben (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Hi Ben, It already *is* in a tutorial on my website (you just didn't read it.) I'd appreciate it if you'd update your document so that people don't think have to hand edit their part list images and BOMs. Kevin (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) I have been wrestling with this section for a while. Not sure what to call it to make sure it makes sense. Maybe I should go back to "resources"...hmmm. Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - BIP (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst)
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(...) Sounds like you just volunteered! You can email me the article at: sink AT countersinkdg DOT com. Hopefully you are willing to help out, those are some great subjects! :) Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - BIP (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst, FTX)
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(...) until next week. This file probably has more to do with a LPub tutorial on Kevin's site. If you have been trying to email me my normal email has been down and I can be contacted at ben_289NOSPAM@hotmail.com. Thank you for you help setting up (...) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Ben, I'm happy to post any updates if you'll pass me updated copy. Thanks! Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - BIP (URL) (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Cool. I am hoping that many people will try out backgrounds! I am glad that you liked the tutorial. (...) On the main page menu bar click 'help' This has a link to the faq and resources sections. Ben (21 years ago, 5-Sep-03, to lugnet.inst)
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