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"Kevin Clague" <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H3GLA5.AwM@lugnet.com... (...) 0 (...) Kevin - thanks for the update. The ZIP file on your web site still shows version 2.0. (URL) you replace this zip file or should I be downloading it (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.inst)
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Hi, I wanted to mention that LPub is useful even if you are not working on a book, or web pages. It can be used to make building instructions from other peoples' DATs. It has an advantage over MLCAD in that it shows you pictures of the parts added (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.inst)
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Hi Mike, I uploaded a new LPub with some fixes. I checked the pov-ray quality of 0 and it works now. I found a bug in L3P quality, fixed that and have uploaded it. Kevin (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.inst)
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Jason and Guybush, Sorry for the late response I've had my head down the mathematical toilet working on my synthesizer for bendable parts. I obviously do not get this problem. I develop on Windows 2000. What OS are you working on? LPub only has (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.inst)
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Hi Dave and Ahui, LPub is not supposed to do this. Lars Hassing reported this long ago, and I thought I had fixed it. WHen LPub starts it makes a backup of the current pvengine.ini file. When LPub exits it is supposed to restore this file to its (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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"Dave Schuler" <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message news:H3FCnt.L5D@lugnet.com... [ ... snipped ... ] (...) my (...) the (...) to (...) anyone (...) If you alter your Pov settings using the Render->Edit Settings/Render menu pick (which essentially (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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<snip> But on the down side, I think my use of LPub screwed something up with my (...) Open up POV-Ray and click on the INI Icon Button. When the pop-up window appears look for the textbox that says "command line options:". LPub will have left (...) (22 years ago, 4-Oct-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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(...) The first time I ran a model through LPub, I was stunned by the ease with which the program pumped out such high-quality images. Someone else asserted that this will revolutionize the way AFOL's create and share model instructions, and I (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.inst)
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WOW! This is seriously impressive and it couldn't have come at a better time. I am just putting together the instructions for my first custom kit, and until I saw this message and downloaded the software, I was handwriting a series of scripts to (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.inst)
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All, I have added a poll to the lugnet.inst ((URL) sidebar to allow you to choose the next featured building instruction! I have picked some great designs, and I encourage you to check them out and add your review at the BI Portal ((URL) McKee LEGO (...) (22 years ago, 28-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.announce, lugnet.general)
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I am having the same problem. Access violations whenever it tries to generate a parts list. I have done nothing with the camera feature either. (22 years ago, 24-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst)
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(...) Kevin, Thanks for looking into this for me. It doesn't seem to be just with the camera though. Now, even when I start the program from scratch, open a .dat file, do nothing else other than attempt to generate images, I get this error. (...) (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst)
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"Kevin Clague" <kevin_clague@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:H2ozHJ.MBw@lugnet.com... (...) what I (...) bring (...) configuration, (...) [ ... snipped ... ] I too found an error, although different from the one Jason reported. When using POV I (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst)
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Hi Jason, It must be an lpub bug. I will wrestle with the camera tonigh and see what I can shake out. This bug should not persist when you shut LPub down and bring it back up, unless you saved the configuration. If you saved configuration, you might (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst)
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(...) I am having a problem. The first time I used it, I just opened a .dat file, generated instruction images, and although it took a while, everything worked just fine. After that I created both times of webpages. Then, I thought, hey, I should (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.inst)
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I worked on the RIS book that Syngress is going to publish and so I had extensive experience working with LPub. This tool really is amazing. Kevin has put a LOT of work into this program (I know, I bugged him with many questions :) ) and it shows. I (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.inst)
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(...) anyone who creates .ldr/.dat files to download this tool and give it a whirl! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - BI Portal (URL) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.cad, lugnet.cad.dev, lugnet.inst)
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The Brickshelf instruction scans are a wonderful resource for us as a community, but lately I have become interested in seeing box scans as well. They would be a great resource for building ideas. I personally would like to see the Castle and Space (...) (22 years ago, 10-Sep-02, to lugnet.general, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Nothing wrong, just haven't added that functionality yet. I will add it to the list. Thanks! Jake --- Jake McKee Webmaster - BI Portal (URL) (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst)
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(...) There seems to be something wrong with the "Select Category for this link" field on the "Edit your link" page. The default for the field is always "-- Select category --" and it doesn't seem to respond to suggested changes. Play well, Jacob (22 years ago, 5-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst)
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After many many hours, the Building Instructions Portal is getting pretty solid, technically speaking. I have tried as best as I can to implement your suggestions, and have gotten most everyone's ideas included. (URL) the big question... what am I (...) (22 years ago, 4-Sep-02, to lugnet.inst)
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(...) announcement to .publish? Jude XFUT .publish (22 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.publish)
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All, As of today, I would like to announce that the BI Portal is transitioning to a CharityWare site. Since the launch of BricksinmyPocket.org and their implementing the CharityWare concept, I have wanted to apply this same idea to the BI Portal. So (...) (22 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.announce) !
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All, I had a few hours this weekend to add a couple new features to the Building Instructions (BI) Portal. Listed below are the major updates! First, the link in case you haven't been over yet: (URL) Recommend site to friend - From the home page, (...) (22 years ago, 19-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general)
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(...) Hi I have done some DrWho stuff (URL) but i don't have my Dalek on the net yet. (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Exterminate! EXTERMINATE! :) I better not show this to my wife, she'll want one too. She's a long-time Dr. Who fan. thanks, James (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.inst)
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With some minor modifications, it could be turned into a Dalek, says my wife. Yikes. My wife wants a Lego Dalek. Help. Paul Sinasohn LUGNET #115 (...) (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.inst)
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Great! thanks, oooh nice .gif e (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst)
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(...) I just emailed it to you, but in case anyone else would like to add it to their site, you can download it at: (URL) go to this link, right click, and choose "Save As..." Thanks for the promotion! On a related note, I will be working on adding (...) (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst)
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Hey Jake, where can I find a good image logo for BOTB so I can use it for a link? I'd like to to update my website, but your header logo seems protected and only saves as a single pixel! Thanks, Eric www.mylegomaster.com (22 years ago, 15-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst)
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(...) Thanks! I posted the link to the BI Portal. Thanksfor the suggestion and compliments! Joe Meno (...) (22 years ago, 14-Aug-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.inst)
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(...) I should know better than to post early in the morning... NOW it is cross posted to lugnet.inst Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - BI Portal (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.inst)
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(...) This thing is great Shaun! I can't wait to build one! I am also cross-posting this to lugnet.inst, as I'm sure the folks over there will enjoy! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - BI Portal (URL) (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.starwars, lugnet.inst)
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(...) sure to be interested. And don't forget to upload a link to this instruction at the BI Portal: (URL) good! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - BI Portal (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.town, lugnet.inst)
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(...) Hum.. You might want to put a link to POV-Ray as well. A link to Version 3.1g would be best for most users and Ver3.5 is still a bit *buggy* in terms of what most LDraw users do. Plus MEGAPov WILL NOT work with 3.5. Here is the link for the (...) (22 years ago, 11-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) Oops... thanks. It's fixed now! Jake --- Jake McKee LEGO Enthusiast Webmaster - BI Portal (URL) (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) Oops... thanks. It's fixed now! (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators)
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(...) looks good! -Rob. (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators)
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And here it is! (URL) Sophie" <mylegomaster@cs.com> wrote in message news:H0Jpvt.AKz@lugnet.com... (...) (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.cad)
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All, As the new lugnet.inst curator, I have taken my first stab at updating the sidebar. I have added several cool features and have a few more ideas for I will be working on later. Check it out at: (URL) me know what you think! Jake -- Jake McKee (...) (22 years ago, 10-Aug-02, to lugnet.inst, lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.curators)
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