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Would you be able to add a BOM generator? The current version allows for a
BOM, but only after rendering all of the steps. When I am in a hurry, I like
to print a graphical BOM, grab the pieces I need and build the model later
when I have more time.
-Duane
In lugnet.announce, Kevin L. Clague writes:
> In the previous version of LPub I released some prototype new features for
> creating "callout" images, which are images of small assembly contruction,
> all tiled together into a single image, like this:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/LPub/left-leg_1_00_co_0.jpg
>
> or this
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/LPub/right-leg_1_00_co_0.jpg
>
> The above callout image generation can be specified in your LDraw file with
> just a few new LPub meta-commands
>
> I obviously want to be able to do what LEGO does with their building
> instructions, so I've been working on this kind of capability:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/kclague/LPub/right-leg_1_00_co_0.jpg
>
> This new image, created with version 2.2 of LPub supports nested callouts,
> multiple callouts per step, as well as placement of Part list image with
> respect to the construction step image. Also you can place the step number
> relative to either the part list image or the step image.
>
> You have control on the background color used for different sub-model
> levels. You also have font control for step numbers used when generating
> callouts.
>
> You have lots of different margins to control spacing between images in the
> final composite step picture. Where possible, distance between pictures and
> locations within pictures are expressed in scalar terms, where 0,0 scalars
> represent pixel 0,0 (upper left corner of the picture.) 1,1 scanars means
> the lower right corner of the picture. This way if you change resolution of
> your generated images, the relationships should scale nicely.
>
> The document on these new meta command scan be found on my lLPub website
> http;?/www.users.qwest.net/~kclague.
>
> This is just the next step of additions and improvements that wil make
> puhlishing layout easy. I've yet to introduce the concept of actual page
> size, which is the next issue. When generating building instructions for
> Matt and Tim's magazine, they are going to want to be able to control the
> layout on a page basis so that things look consistant from page to page.
>
> None the less, we're one step closer to being able to do what LEGO does with
> their building instructions
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