Part numbers from Lego instructions - Different in LDD

[yojeff]

Hi,

I'm trying to make a model of the Space Shuttle 3367, using the part list in the instructions, but the numbers are different than the numbers in the LDD.

For exemple, the 1x12 plate is given as 4514842, while in LDD, it's 60479.

Is there a translation guide somewhere?

Thanks

JFG

[Aanchir]

Hi,

I'm trying to make a model of the Space Shuttle 3367, using the part list in the instructions, but the numbers are different than the numbers in the LDD.

For exemple, the 1x12 plate is given as 4514842, while in LDD, it's 60479.

Is there a translation guide somewhere?

Thanks

JFG

Not sure where you can find a translation guide. The reason for the discrepancy is that LDD uses the four- or five-digit part ID, which specifies that specific mold, whereas the instructions use the more specific Element ID, which specifies the mold, the color, and any decorations the part might have, all in just one six- or seven-digit number. There is no easy conversion method, since every new element (that is to say, every time a part is made in a new color, with a new decoration, or both) it is given a brand-new Element ID. Thus, the Element ID number is not at all connected with the part ID number, and conversions have to be on a case-by-case basis.

In the case of 4514842, this number specifies a 1x12 plate in White. 1x12 plates in other colors will have different Element IDs. But all 1x12 plates will have the same part ID unless TLG releases a newer, significantly retooled version of that part.

[Superkalle]

I'm not sure I fully undestand your question, or if Aanchirs reply answered it for you. If not, can you explain some more the situation why you need the translation.

[yojeff]

Not sure where you can find a translation guide. The reason for the discrepancy is that LDD uses the four- or five-digit part ID, which specifies that specific mold, whereas the instructions use the more specific Element ID, which specifies the mold, the color, and any decorations the part might have, all in just one six- or seven-digit number. There is no easy conversion method, since every new element (that is to say, every time a part is made in a new color, with a new decoration, or both) it is given a brand-new Element ID. Thus, the Element ID number is not at all connected with the part ID number, and conversions have to be on a case-by-case basis.

Thanks for the explanation, it was very helpful!

JFG

I'm not sure I fully undestand your question, or if Aanchirs reply answered it for you. If not, can you explain some more the situation why you need the translation.

So I could enter the number of the parts in the textbox instead of finding them in the submenus. Pure laziness on my part!

Thanks!

JFG

[Philo]

Bricklink does a fairly good conversion job for many parts. If you type in the 7 digits Item number in the search box, you'll get the part and its design (LDD) number.

[Superkalle]

Bricklink does a fairly good conversion job for many parts. If you type in the 7 digits Item number in the search box, you'll get the part and its design (LDD) number.

Agree. It's actually a very neat functionallity in BL that you can type in the ElementID in the search bbox to get the DesignID and Color.