Parts Tree Amendment

[Manfred Schaefer]

The writing's on the wall for our pattern suffix definitions. We've already bumped into its limitations in some areas.

Wouldn't now be a good time to redefine these extensions, e.g. generally four characters.
In doing so, the "problem" I addressed in the following post could also be fixed.

https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-27175.ht...ern+suffix

Additionally, elements that are similar like the round tile 2x2, 14769 and 4150, would be grouped together for printing and would have the same suffix for the same printing.
If the reference to e.g. BrickLink was mandatory, it would be relatively easy to check if the imprint is already used.
The page "Paterned Part Summary" could also be extended regarding the groups.

Regards

Manfred