I've been an advocate of a common language between LDraw and Bricklink for years, so I'm definitely for doing something. However, I don't think modifying each LDraw part is the way to go. Both LDraw and Bricklink change their part numbers, so the catelog that links the two should also be easily updated.
I have two suggestions:
1) An online webpage that is easily readible by both humans and software programs that links the two sets of part numbers. This has the advantage of a single source that many of us can update when we find the need for a new match. The down-side is that software programs would either need to be internet enabled or ship with a snapshot of the webpage. It would also have to be updated frequently.
2) A file in the main LDraw root directory that also linking the two sets of part numbers. This approach would be easily readible by software. It could be released at each parts-update, and updated on the LDraw website whenever someone notices the need. It has both the advantage and dis-advantage of being user-editible.
I think this is a great idea, and I would be happy to support this effort. I already have an application that outputs a list of part numbers that Bricklink has but don't easily match LDraw.
Thanks,
Scott W.
Member Steer Co.
I have two suggestions:
1) An online webpage that is easily readible by both humans and software programs that links the two sets of part numbers. This has the advantage of a single source that many of us can update when we find the need for a new match. The down-side is that software programs would either need to be internet enabled or ship with a snapshot of the webpage. It would also have to be updated frequently.
2) A file in the main LDraw root directory that also linking the two sets of part numbers. This approach would be easily readible by software. It could be released at each parts-update, and updated on the LDraw website whenever someone notices the need. It has both the advantage and dis-advantage of being user-editible.
I think this is a great idea, and I would be happy to support this effort. I already have an application that outputs a list of part numbers that Bricklink has but don't easily match LDraw.
Thanks,
Scott W.
Member Steer Co.