(2018-01-14, 1:56)Michael Horvath Wrote: Next question: How do I add a submodel stored on disk?The easiest way is to simply open the other file, too. Then switch back to the first one (hotkey "End") and find the other one in the part bin, section "all models open" or similar name.
(2018-01-14, 1:56)Michael Horvath Wrote: I am reading the docs about adding submodels. They say, "the file has been upgraded to mpd the second you added a second model to it". How do I add a submodel without turning the parent model into an MPD?
This is the LDraw definition: LDR format is for one model, MPD format is a container for more models in one file. To keep the parent model in LDR format, you have two options:
- copy&paste the other model contents to the main model or use "Reorganize" function to move all parts to the "highest level" (==from submodels to the main model) - this way you loose the information about the submodel
- keep a link to the other model only in the parent file, do not include the submodel there - this way your main file is usable only if placed in the same directory and on your computer only, of course