RE: LeoDraw snapping parts
2024-08-23, 20:58 (This post was last modified: 2024-08-23, 20:59 by Roland Melkert.)
2024-08-23, 20:58 (This post was last modified: 2024-08-23, 20:59 by Roland Melkert.)
(2024-08-23, 2:59)Andrew Rhodes Wrote: For example, Part Technic Beam 7x5 With Open Center 5x3, 64179 is the first part. I attempted to plug in Technic Pin With Friction Type 2, 61332 into the vertical holes (or even the horizontal holes, and though it "fits" not precise, being offset and phasing through, it doesn't appear to "snap" into place precisely. There are offsets that need adjusting both Z and the X or Y just slightly.
LDraw parts don't include the information needed to simulate solid parts. Most editors with any kind of snapping ether generate basic information or maintain supplement information.
As fas I know LeoCad has grid editing only. So to place those pins in the beams you will need to use a fine (1,1,1) grid.
Like mentioned above the alternative is using an editor that does support part snapping like my LDCad.
Just remember the 1.6 version (included with the aioi) has part snapping disabled at first start. You can enable it by clicking 'GS' in compass or by pressing 'P' while the mouse cursor is inside the editing area. As of 1.7 it is enabled by default for clean installs.