Mario Pascucci

Hi Reiner, I found a little but "hard-to-see" bug in code. Now it will generate the correct inline data for images in "Export as HTML". Hi people! Great news! I just released a BrickUtils version that officially support Mac OSX Snow Leopard (10.6) and later. Check top message for details: http://www.eurobricks.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=65428entry1185547 Mario

Hi Reiner. For 1) check the new release 0.1.6.0, the "add part" dialog has a new button named "Add&Repeat" that adds a part and remain in dialog without changing any data you entered. For 2) you are right, I'll see in another release if it's a better way to assign a color. For 3) in the next release ;-) For error in generating correct inline HTML, I have no idea of why. My tests on Windows and Linux generates always a correct inline images. Do you have an active Internet connection when use this function? It is required for images, that are retrieved from an external website. Thanks for using BrickUtils!

Hi all. Just released a new version with LDD, BrickLink and LDraw latest bricks (LDD 4.3.6, bricks ver 1033, LDraw 2012-03) Thank you and enjoy . Mario

I have really short time, so for now I release only "portable" versions. Sorry.

Hi all. Just released a new version with LDD latest bricks (LDD 4.3.5, bricks ver 835.3) Thank you and enjoy. Mario

Hi, thank you for your interest in BrickUtils @vynsane: To do a Mac Version I need a Mac, but I don't own one, so... Anyway, BricUtils is based on Python, and require PyGTK and SQLite, so it likely works on a Mac, but I can't build a package ready for release/install by normal user. @vynsane,purpleparadox: It is possible to add a such function, but... Brickset give only a list of sets, where Bricklink give the complete inventory for every set. So, in the way BrickUtils works, after you import a list of set from Brickset, you have an empty brick collection: to fill in with correct types and quantities you have to download manually the inventory for every set you own, import in BrickUtils and "connect" it with set. And no, BrickUtils cannot automatically get set inventory from Bricklink, it is strictly denied by site rules and policies (http://www.bricklink.com/help.asp?helpID=139). So, importing set list from Brickset can be arranged, but it is a little useless.

BrickUtils new release is out: 0.1.3.0 New in this release: * Automatic update for catalog via Internet * Updated for LDraw library 2012-02 Please refer to top post for full details and software features. Thank you.

Hi people. A new release is out, rel 0.1.0.0 BrickUtils is now quite stable, but I plan to add more features: italian language manual database structure to take account of bricks used for MOCs or builded set when checking "Can Build": this way, you can mark some of your set as "unavailable", or exclude bricks used for other MOCs (ideas from Calabar, thank you ). add capability to import some other file format (like SR3D files).

No. The "can build?" function take account for all bricks in your catalog, regardless of "originating" set. But, maybe, this will be a "feature" for one next release... let me think about it. If you use the "portable" version, you can install it twice: fill first database with all your set, next copy only the database in a fresh install (delete first the original catalog file), removing sets you don't want to use for building checks.

Hi people. I'm really happy to inform you that a "candidate release" of BrickUtils is out: 0.1.0.RC1 Refer to this post for software and manual.

New BrickUtils release is out. Refer to first post for details. Thank you.

Just a try: * close LDD and uninstall it * go in "Application Data" folder (open an Explorer window and write "%appdata%" in the address field, without quotes). Locate a folder named "LEGO Company" and delete the folder * locate a folder named "temp" in your user folder (in an Explorer window write "%temp% in address field), delete all files in it. * Reinstall LDD and launch it

BrickUtils NB: starting from october, 2015, this software become unmaintained. Sorry for that, but my time is limited and I don't see reasons to put effort in a project with really few users. From now on no updates, no bugfixes and no support. BrickUtils is an utility for builders that use LEGO Digital Designer and LDraw-compatible CAD for designing models. The main problem that BrickUtils tries to solve is the answer at the question: can I build this model with bricks I own? So, with BrickUtils you can quickly build your brick catalog and check if you can build a model. You can also export list of bricks you can buy on BrickLink, to complete your brick collection. Program main window Example of exported bill of material (HTML, printable) This thread holds all you need to know about BrickUtils Feature list: Imports LDD project file (LXF or LXFML) Imports BrickLink set inventory, store inventory, order inventory Imports LDraw file format (MPD or LDR) Manage your collection of bricks, sets and bulk lots Display brick shape in 3D (from LDraw part library) Checks if you can build a model (from LDD, LDraw or a BrickLink set) against your brick catalog, and helps you to find alternate bricks Exports BrickLink "Wanted Mass Upload" XML file, to buy bricks on BrickLink Exports lists in printable HTML to helps pick bricks from your collection (a bill of materials) Exports wanted lists in user-defined format via templates (see manual) New releases check at startup Database update via Internet Imports and exports your bricks and sets catalog in XML format, for backup and upgrades Faster full text search in BrickLink and LDraw databases “Can Build?” function now includes an “export” button to create a wanted mass upload file from missing bricks, accepted by BrickLink Complete user manual (PDF, english and italian) Program is totally free, Open Source (GPLv3 license), coded in Java, and do not needs any other program to run. Available on SourceForge: Program page on SourceForge User manual (english) User manual (italian) Python version remain as history, and will not receive updates. There is a mailing list and a complete manual. Let me know what do you think about BrickUtils! Thank you.

Portable version is ready, as you requested, sir For single topic, you mean like Superkalle's LDD Manager, right? With first post reporting all sort of general information, and updated when there are updates or new releases, ok?

Hi people. BrickUtils new release is out. Features: Helps maintain your bricks and sets catalog Checks if you can build a model (from LDD, LDraw or a BrickLink set) against your brick catalog, and helps you to find alternative bricks Imports projects from LDD (LXF and LXFML) Imports BrickLink Set inventory Exports BrickLink "Wanted Mass Upload" XML file, to buy bricks on BrickLink Added features: Windows "portable" version, no install required Import LDraw files, both LDR and MPD 400 new parts in database, over 1400 total 30 updated parts includes parts from latest LDD release, thanks Superkalle 5 new colors, 3 updated colors Interface redesigned to better arrange controls and functions some bugs fixed, less memory needs See BrickUtils page on SourceForge (sorry, I'm not allowed to post links) Lots of thanks to Superkalle for providing LDD informations.

Thank you. I need ideas and suggestions. There is a lot of LEGO software from fans (LDraw, BrickStore, LeoCAD, MLCAD, ...), but I didn't found any that do some things, like check if you have all the bricks for build a model. For example I plan to add the ability to import other CAD files, if someone use it. I knew LDD Manager, but I use (almost only) Linux, so I cannot use it (it also needs some non-free software that I don't own). For the ZIP version, I will see what I can do, but consider that software is a bit difficult to install. The installer provide all you need (you don't need to install anything else, like python, sqlite, pygtk, ...). For .deb, I don't know very well Debian packaging system. But if there is someone that want to help...

Hi. I'm a quite "old" LEGO fan, working in IT. I use LEGO Digital Designer and I developing a program that primarily checks if I can build a model designed with LDD, against a catalog of bricks I own. Also, program can export bricks from LDD projects to BrickLink Mass Upload XML file, allow to buy all bricks you need from BrickLink. Program is still in development, but is quite usable. I plan to add more features, and program works in Windows and Linux. I need help for testing it, by people that really use it. The program is available as Open Source, free of charge, and doesn't need any other software to work. Program name is "BrickUtils" and you can get it on Sourceforge (I'm not allowed to post link, sorry...) Mario Pascucci (from Italy)