Ok i have this question: suppose that i want to make a low poly version of a model (made of N parts), suitable for real time graphics for example in a videogame, how could i substantially reduce the amount of vertex and polygons while keeping as much details as possible? I'm not interested in keeping internal structure, just to obtain a lowpoly model.

One thing that came to mind was to remove all studs from the parts (they're relatively small in a model, expecially when seen from apart, and take up a lots of vertex/poly), and it would be easily done by removing all stud*.dat primitives. Also removing all greeble on the bottom of bricks would help a lot (but it's harder as, afaik, they're not primitives?).
Another thing could be to remove all internal, non visible parts, but how to do it algorithmically is bejond me.

So can anyone point to some algorithm or want to share some idea ?

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=13269



Please, somebody make this new part.

Thanks.

http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=87079pb106L
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=87079pb106R

 

These are in 10233 Horizon Express and looks like a bit simple.

Would someone make these as soon as possible?

Thanks for reading.

Is it legal/possible to export an image of each piece in LDraw's database in order to create a database with every piece in it? Are there copyright issues with these images?

Assuming it is allowed, is there a way to do a mass export for each piece?

I'm trying to setup a collection of hose templates for use in the upcoming LDCad Alpha, but I find some of the parts in the library a bit confusing.

For example in the Flex hose 754 and 756 the !Help comments say 'place a string' but the exact spacing isn't mentioned. I've attached my current version. It uses the non deform method for generating the part, I would prefer to use deform but there isn't a suitable donor for this in the current official library.

Secondly: the technic hose (79 and 80), should it start with a static part (pin length or something, like the widening part on pneumatic hoses) or should it bend from the very outer tips?

Attached is my current version for a flex hose, but It's probably the wrong scale. Do note the length isn't restricted so I'm looking for the correct scale on segment level.

I probably will have more questions about other parts later on. Also if someone would like to see additional flexible parts prepared let me know and I'll try model them too.

Any help / insight would be appreciated.

Attached Files

  flexHose.ldr (Size: 6.44 KB / Downloads: 3)

...I've inherited the "leocad" AUR package and fixed it so it works now. So just install that.

(well, nearly.)

I need help with this model. I am not good with LSynth, so i have problem with hoses on tail. So, can someone create them for me?

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  7161 - Gungan Sub.mpd (Size: 26.78 KB / Downloads: 3)

Hi there,

just learned to use LeoCAD and I'm trying to build none other than 10179 Millenium Falcon. One step is to bend a Lattice piece, or "Boat Rigging 5x27 Trapezoid" around the back engine thrusters, point is, I need to bend it... I can't in Lego DD, so I figured I'd try a much better program, LDraw.

Am I missing something, or is it not a capability? Is it available in MLCad?

Thank you people.

This is unfinished because some parts are missing (battery box, propellor), and others are still unofficial (helmet, cable components). Otherwise, it should be OK.

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  8855-1 - Prop Plane.mpd (Size: 36.56 KB / Downloads: 12)
  8855-2 - Prop Plane - Space Shuttle.mpd (Size: 29.01 KB / Downloads: 9)
  8855+8700 - Prop Plane + Power Pack.mpd (Size: 439.01 KB / Downloads: 7)