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Re: Build sets from "My Parts"
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lugnet.inv
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Thu, 8 May 2003 08:23:25 GMT
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In lugnet.inv, Dan Boger writes:
> On Wed, May 07, 2003 at 06:07:38AM +0000, Tobbe Arnesson wrote:
> > But why did you have to sum up the MSRP? :)
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> heh, should have an option saying "Total MSRP: $10"? That'll help all
> us addicts :)
It woudl help, but it't still a little steep :)
> > Some suggestions that would be even cooler:
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> > List which sets that can be built from the parts I own, ignoring the sets I
> > already own, in two levels...
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> The problem is that figuring this out is very database intensive -
> generating a comeplete list, comparing each members part list with over
> 2500 inventories, well, that would be prohibitivly expensive. Maybe we
> could have a report "requested", and emailed to you when it'll be done
> (after hours/days, depending on load).
I understand that. The e-mail function could work, or perhaps the server can
store the files and compute them when idle? Perhaps also send an optional
e-mail when the users file has been updated.
> > Preferably ignoring sets Brickshelf don't have instructions for,
> > that info should be availible on Lugnet if it's not already in the
> > Peeron database.
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> Peeron already has that information - note the "Building instruction"
> links :)
I'll be over here, in this corner studying the paint for a while.
> > To make the list and computing effort lower perhaps this could be
> > broken down into several subthemes, such as town, technic etc..
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> It sometimes takes close to a minute for a single set - there's no way
> we could have it finish within a reasonable timeframe for interactive
> access.
True.
> > After a "Try to build", it would be neat if Peeron could produce a "Shopping
> > list" for Bricklink etc.. Especially since Peeron has links to stores, perhaps
> > it could even point out the store (which is connected to Peeron) that has most
> > of the parts or all of them.
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> nod, good idea :)
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> Glad you like it! Keep the ideas flowing :)
I will!
/Tobbe
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