Lipko Posted March 22, 2016 Hi all! Is there really no sensible mechanism to copy-paste parts from one multi-part file to another? It doesn't even work when MLCad is open in two instances with the two files. I had to copy the parts to a new submodel, export it (by deselecting the other 60 subparts one-by-one) then I could import the model file to the other MPD and copy the parts from it then deleting the export.ldr. Is it a better way transfer data between files? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legolijntje Posted March 22, 2016 While this is not a 'real; answer to your question; you can open 2 (or more) LDraw models in LDCad and copy paste between them. For MLCad: I don't really know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alasdair Ryan Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) I use notepad for editing MPD files,If you insert a comment in MLcad you can then use the file search tool in notepad (CTRL + F to find it). While this is not a 'real; answer to your question; you can open 2 (or more) LDraw models in LDCad and copy paste between them. Boy you seem to love LDcad..... Edited March 22, 2016 by Alasdair Ryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lipko Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the comments, the notepad thing is the best so far. I wish I had more time, I would really love to take a look at the source code of LDraw programs Edited March 22, 2016 by Lipko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1963maniac Posted March 23, 2016 Hi all! Is there really no sensible mechanism to copy-paste parts from one multi-part file to another? It doesn't even work when MLCad is open in two instances with the two files. I had to copy the parts to a new submodel, export it (by deselecting the other 60 subparts one-by-one) then I could import the model file to the other MPD and copy the parts from it then deleting the export.ldr. Is it a better way transfer data between files? I asked a similar ? to the MLCad developer; & got this reply. 'I would like to be able to copy and paste between two MLCAD files. I am assuming that is not possible. Is there another way to achieve an end result that equals copy and paste. I made the mistake of building in two separate files. Thanks, 1963maniac' "You could include one the models as a sub-model in the other (MPD menu)." Best regards, Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
