I'm currently developing a software that renders official parts. I recently figured out that some of them contain bowtie quads. So I implemented an algorithm to detect and correct them.
Is it interesting to post here an exhausted list of faulty part files?
FYI, that concerns at least 70 files over 7000. So that's not much, but I reckon official parts have to respect that rule.
I can also code something to fix bowtie quads within .dat files - and not only within the rendering process - and submit corrected files on this forum for new validation.
Good Morning,
I've just downloaded LDraw & I'm setting MLCad to the way I like it.
However I can't find a way to change the colour of the peices below
the list on the left. They are all Black & I would prefer a lighter colour.
I'm hoping that I could change this.
Thanks
Tapimjay
I'm attempting to construct the Star Wars battle droid in the minifig generator. All of the parts are present in their respective categories, and MLCad.ini shows what I'm guessing are the correct arms in the listing, but it's not possible to change the arm through the generator. Is there a reason for this, and/or a workaround?
Are we ever going to get the old download pages back in their original glory?
It's just to weird to use third party sites to find things like lpub or some of the older tools.
I certainly don't hope the aioi is suppose to replace the individual links because personally I prefer to install everything separate on a when needed base.
Also having those links might increase activity on the forum (which is very quiet lately imho).
I'm afraid I don't have the artistic skill or patience for these, but none of them should require new models. Needed are:
* The newer stormtrooper minifig helmet pattern. It can be seen at http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5073/58743...0626_b.jpg on the rightmost minifig in decent resolution. The pattern on the front air vents, the placement and sizing of the exhaust filters on the side, and the sizing and placement of the various grey patches on the sides seem to be the big changes. Part ID 84468.
* The shadow trooper minifig helmet pattern. It can be seen at http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2654/41438...32b2_o.jpg from various angles. It looks to be a recolor of the stormtrooper pattern. Part ID 60489.
* The shadow trooper torso pattern. See the minifig helmet pattern. Part ID 76382.
* The Imperial symbol sticker. Can be seen at http://d13z1xw8270sfc.cloudfront.net/ori...7stk01.jpg with SKU visible. See http://lego.brickinstructions.com/07000/7667/007.jpg for sizing and model placement. I wasn't sure how to color these correctly or size them.
Thanks for any assistance rendered.
EDIT: It appears from other threads that people often ask for/provide high DPI scans. I can provide these on request, though if a scan of the helmet is wanted I might ask for some suggestions on how to do it.
This is my first attempted official model and I had some questions about the best way to improve it for inclusion in the OMR. It was created using MLCad. A few notes on questions I had, choices I made, the like:
* I haven't used any grouping, as I'm not sure how best to apply it or if there's any convention for naming groups.
* There is a detachable bit in the back. I wasn't sure whether to include this as a submodel or simply as is.
* I wasn't sure whether minifigs should be included as submodels.
* I've used steps, but no buffer exchanges/clears for displaying only the parts being worked with in the instructions. Should I do so?
* Stickers are not included, as I don't know of a good place to acquire the correct image or how to correctly create the sticker part, ensuring dimensions are accurate, etc. Is there any chance someone could help me with this or create the necessary part?
* The shadow trooper is using the stormtrooper patterns, which aren't quite accurate. I definitely do not have the skills to fix these, but not sure where I should ask to find someone willing to do the work.
* Obviously the headers aren't correct. If the above-mentioned things shouldn't be submodels, should it still be saved as an MPD. (If so, how can this be done in MLCad?)
Any other feedback that people have is welcome. I've done my best to ensure accurate part placement, but it's my first foray and I'm willing to learn. Official instructions for this model are at http://cache.lego.com/bigdownloads/build...535026.pdf.
