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I tested renaming folders, and here's what I found. If you rename the top level shared folder on which you used Get Link, the link will be removed, and when you use Get Link again, it will create a different hash. This is not that bad though, since the folder name is hashed anyway, no one can see its name. So basically, if you don't like the name, don't mess with it, no one will see it but you. In my case, I used Get Link on the LEGO Shared folder, and this folder name is replaced by the hash and does not appear in my links. Which is why I created a LEGO subfolder beneath it. Though it seems redundant, this way LEGO appears in the link after the hash, giving people a clue to what is being linked to. So, top level folders can not be safely renamed. Subfolders however can. For example, if I misspelled Architecture. I could change the folder name, but I would then have to update any posts that would be affected by this change. Files, meanwhile, can be updated (as long as the filename stays the same), without breaking any links or posts. I have done this numerous times to correct minor issues with images or sets (nothing erroneous enough to warrant a post pointing out the changes, obviously). So to sum up: - You can not safely rename the top level folder on which Get Link was used as it will be unlinked. A new hash will be created when Get Link is used again. - Subfolders (and files) can be renamed. These changes will be reflected in the links to those files/folders, so any posts/links pointing to those will need edited. - Files can be safely updated if the name is kept the same. - Get your naming and spelling right the first time. Otherwise, it's a pain to fix. This is not really unique to Dropbox though, and would be a similar issue on all file hosting services. In comparison to a few other file hosts I have tried, Dropbox seems to be both the most user friendly, and full featured. As well, Dropbox tacitly approves of hotlinking directly to files, even though it bypasses their interface. In comparison, I tried both minus and SkyDrive and they both had major issues. I tried Mediafire also, but they do not permit hotlinking or image embedding, so that eliminates them instantly. minus, even though they promote hotlinking, is problematic for a few reasons: - No subfolders. Which makes for messy organization. - Wildly variable response times when trying to download non-image files. It took more than a minute to even get a response in some of my tests. - Everything is hashed, including filenames. - Every time a file is updated, even if the filename is maintained, a new hash is generated. - All this hashing and changing of hashes makes it annoying to create/edit posts as well as update files. Skydrive, meanwhile, has one major flaw: - The hash in urls that point directly to files/images is occasionally changed at random. This is to prevent hotlinking, and basically makes it useless for linking images and files publicly. I have not experienced this personally (since I only used it for a few days), but there are numerous reports of this being the case. The intended use of Skydrive is to link to a folder (rather than files), which isn't really useful for placing images and direct links to files in posts.

Regarding Dropbox, you can also create a new top level folder (on the same level as Photos and Public [i.e. not within either of these]), then either hit Get Link, or create a subfolder within that one and then hit Get Link. To clarify, my Dropbox looks like this: Photos Public Shared (I created this and all subfolders) -LEGO Shared --LEGO ---LDD ----And so forth I used Get Link on LEGO Shared so that I can add other folders I wish to share under Shared and keep them all in one spot, but separate. So that said, the public link to my LEGO Shared folder is http://db.tt/NpbsVynL and anyone can drill down to the subfolders. Before the recent update, they could also backtrack up (only to the LEGO Shared folder, no further upwards, obviously), but that is no longer the case. So if I link directly to say, SpacePoliceIII, that's as far up the folder tree as they are going to get. The hash for the shared folder is static and will never change, so once you know that, creating links to files and images is easy. It is also different than your user number, so it's even more obfuscated against anyone attempting to pry. Instead of a /u/####### url which is your user number, it is a /s/######## url which is a completely unique hash to that folder. Mine being /s/a6wh1q274flo4lf/ in this case, as seen below. Some examples: dl.dropbox.com/s/a6wh1q274flo4lf/LEGO/LDD/Sets/Space/SpacePoliceIII/Space-SpacePoliceIII-05974-425.604-0512-GalacticEnforcer.png dl.dropbox.com/s/a6wh1q274flo4lf/LEGO/LDD/Sets/Space/SpacePoliceIII/Space-SpacePoliceIII-05974-425.604-GalacticEnforcer.lxf Once you know the unique hash of your shared folder, it's quick and easy to link to files. And on top of that, if you click on any image while browsing the shared folder through Dropbox, you get a nice, if minimal, gallery that handles transparent .pngs perfectly. Try it out on the Space Police III link above and you will see what I mean. The only major caveat I can think of is avoid using spaces, so you don't get a lot of %20 garbage in URLs. Also, being able to use caps and CamelCase is a huge upgrade over Brickshelf. Not to mention the ease of of just copying files over in Windows Explorer. I've been quite pleased since I made the switch during the last major outage.

5974 Galactic Enforcer - Theme: Space - Space Police III - LXF File Errors: - Missing prints. Missing decals. - Replaced 2x 30526 Brick 1x2 w. Double Snap with 2x 3004 Brick 1x2 and shifted 64683/64391 Left/Right Panel 3x7 down 0.125 LDU to avoid collision with 2x 41766 Brick 2x8x2 w/Bow on front cockpit. - Replaced 48989 Beam 3M w/4 Snaps with 2x 32556 3M Connector Peg / 32523 Technic 3M Beam to avoid collision with 3036 Plate 6x8. - Shifted 4479 Metal Detector 4 LDU out from 4085 Plate 1x1 w. Holder to avoid collision.

Not what I wanted to spend my 100th post on but I have 5974 done, just not posed or documented. WIP .lxf here. I should have it fully done up in a day or two. Been formatting my computer amongst other distractions. Yay! I'm a Citizen! Edit: Grouped, posed, documented and posted!

I'll set my phaser to stun, instead. What I've done is set my video card to be able to display at 3040x1900, which is a bit complicated and fraught with peril. If you have an Nvidia card and wish to be brave, try these instructions. If you are not ready to turn your computer into a smoulder slag pile, or you are using AMD or Intel graphics, you can: -Right click desktop -Screen resolution -Advanced settings -List all modes -Look for 2560 x 1600, True Color (32 Bit) or the largest listed that is True Color (32 Bit) -Select it and click OK -Click apply -If your screen switches resolution, click Yes (If your screen goes blank or weird, don't panic, wait 15 seconds, and it should go back to the original resolution) That's for Windows 7, but Vista or XP should be somewhat similar. Once you have your maximum resolution set, go to view mode in LDD, hit 5 on the numpad, scroll wheel back one click, then take the screenshot from the menu. Open this in your photo editor of choice and resize to 512px or whatever you prefer. Make sure to use bicubic or bicubic smoother to get the smoothest results. I use Photoshop, but the GIMP or PixBuilder Studio work just as well. Additionally, before I resize, I stack 4 copies of the screenshot on top of each other then merge the layers, this makes the transparent elements much more vivid. That's pretty much it. Thanks for noticing the effort I put into my shots. Oh, and buyer beware, I can't be held liable for any damages mental or physical, etc ad infinitum and so forth... I guess I don't have to post mine now! Good work, and it's a really neat build. The angled sections were rather fun to get lined up. It's also surprisingly not as hideous looking as the official photos make it out to be.

1916/3015 Starion Patrol - Theme: Space - Space Police II - LXF File _________________________________________________________________________ 1969 Mini Robot - Theme: Space - Space Police II - LXF File _________________________________________________________________________ 6813 Galactic Chief - Theme: Space - Space Police II - LXF File _________________________________________________________________________ 6897 Rebel Hunter - Theme: Space - Space Police II - LXF File _________________________________________________________________________ 6957 Solar Snooper - Theme: Space - Space Police II - LXF File _________________________________________________________________________ Errors affecting multiple sets: - Missing prints. Notes: - This completes Space Police II! -

It's a known issue. There are a couple of ways around it, both involve free moving, which is really beyond the scope of this reply. So here is an LXF File instead. I prefer the one without the holder, as it is round rather than egg shaped. Select the one you want, save it as a template on the Template tab, then add it to your ship. Enjoy.

6770 Lunar Transporter Patroller - Theme: Space - Futuron - LXF File Errors: - Replaced 4755 Electric Plate 1x2 with Contacts with 3023 Plate 1x2. _________________________________________________________________________ 6780 XT Starship - Theme: Space - Classic - LXF File Errors: - Shifted 2x 64230 20 LDU rearwards due to being not flexible enough. _________________________________________________________________________ 6783 Sonar Transmitting Cruiser - Theme: Space - Classic - LXF File Errors: - Replaced 2x 122c01 Plate, Modified 2x2 with Wheels with 4600 Bearing Element 2x2 / 4624 Rim Narrow w. Hole Ø8. - Replaced 2x 4868a Engine, Smooth Large, 1x2 Thin Top Plate with 4868b Engine, Smooth Large, 2x2 Thin Top Plate / 2x 3794 Plate 1x2 w. 1 Knob. - Replaced 3149 Hinge Plate 2x5 with 98285 / 98286 / 2780 / 2x 63864. - Replaced 2x 4085 Plate 1x1 w. Holder with 3024 Plate 1x1 to avoid collision. _________________________________________________________________________ Errors affecting multiple sets: - Missing prints. - Replaced 4760 Small Electric 9V Battery Box with 4x 3007 Brick 2x8 / 2x 3023 Plate 1x2 / 2x 2420 Corner Plate 1x2x2 / 3020 Plate 2x4 / 3031 Plate 4x4. - Replaced 4767 Electric Light Brick 1x2 with Single Top Light with 3023 Plate 1x2 / 3794 Plate 1x2 w. 1 Knob. - Replaced 4771 Electric Light Brick 1x4 with Twin Top Lights with 2x 3710 Plate 1x4. - Replaced 4757 Electric Plate 2x4 with Contacts with 3020 Plate 2x4. - Replaced 4758 Electric Plate 2x8 with Contacts with 3034 Plate 2x8. - Replaced 4774 Electric Sound Siren 9V 2 x 2 x 1 1/3 with 3022 Plate 2x2 / 92947 Profile Brick Ø15.83 w. Cross.

I've always assumed this is what happened. And LEGO asking you to change the dismembered photo on CUUSOO was rather humorous.

I've been meaning to compliment you on your fighters, but never got around to reading through the whole thread, so I'll just give you serious kudos on both right here. The cockpit on this is fabulous, and the rear doors and curved interior ramp are just amazing. Not to mention the detail on the top. I'm excited to see what is next for this line of vessels.

6781 SP-Striker - Theme: Space - Space Police I - LXF File Errors: - Replaced 4873 Bar 1x6 with Studs Open with 6140 Hanger 1x6. - Replaced 4760c01 Small Electric 9V Battery Box with 4x 3007 Brick 2x8 / 3023 Plate 1x2 / 2x 2420 Corner Plate 1x2x2 / 3020 Plate 2x4 / 3031 Plate 4x4. - Replaced 4x 4755 Electric Plate 1x2 with Contacts with 4x 3023 Plate 1x2. - Replaced 2x 4757 Electric Plate 2x4 with Contacts with 2x 3020 Plate 2x4. - Replaced 4315 Hinge Plate 1x4 with 3710 Plate 1x4. - Replaced 2x 3067 Brick 1x6 without Pins with 2x 3009 Brick 1x6. - Replaced 2337 Windscreen 4x4x2 Canopy Extender with 6x 2431 Flat Tile 1x4 / 2x 3710 Plate 1x4. - Replaced 4767 Electric Light Brick 1x2 with Single Top Light with 2x 3023 Plate 1x2. - Replaced 4771 Electric Light Brick 1x4 with Twin Top Lights with 2x 3710 Plate 1x4. - Replaced 2500c01 Electric Light Brick 1x8 with 3 Front Light Prisms with 2x 3005 Brick 1x1 / 3x 3700 Technic Brick 1x2 / 3x 4274 Connector Peg w. Knob. - Replaced 905c01 Electric Light Slope 45 2x2 with Computer Console Pattern with 3039 Roof Tile 2x2/45° / 3023 Plate 1x2. _________________________________________________________________________ 6895 Spy Trak I - Theme: Space - Space Police I - LXF File Errors: - Replaced 3034 Plate 2x8 with 2x 3022 Plate 2x2 and shifted 2x 3660 Roof Tile 2x2/45 Inverted upwards 8 LDU to avoid collision with 3707 Cross Axle 8M. _________________________________________________________________________ 6986 Mission Commander - Theme: Space - Space Police I - LXF File Errors: - Replaced 2426 Technic Rack Winder with 4x 3023 / 2x 3700 / 3710 / 2x 3024 / 32073 / 2x 32123. - Replaced 2428 Technic Rack 1 x 20 x 2/3 with 5x 3743 Toothed Bar. - Replaced 4504 Hinge Plate 1x6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends with 4275 / 4276 / 3023. _________________________________________________________________________ Errors affecting multiple sets: - Missing prints. - Replaced 4033 Window 1 x 4 x 3 Train with All Studs Hollow with 6556 Container Frame 1x4x3. - Replaced 4x 3957 Antenna 1x4 with 4x 30374 Light Sword - Blade / 4x 85861 Plate Round 1x1 w. Through Hole to avoid collision. - Replaced 3855 Glass for Window 1x4x3 with 4034 Train Window Glass 4x3.

Too bad it would collapse under its own weight when not in microgravity. Some more pics and videos at http://www.legospace.com/

Your gallery is not yet public. Deeplinks will fix that.

I just now noticed the dates on the photos on flickr, over 3 years since you took those. And as far as LDD, it is indeed a bit of a hassle when it comes to robots/mecha. Getting any sort of pose, especially with all the joints your bots have, is a nightmare. Regardless, I look forward to any future bots you may dream up. I'll be getting the MBA Robot Kit in the next week or so and if I add in Lex's Power Armor and the Creator Rescue Robot, I should have enough joints and bits to whip up some mecha of my own.

Awesome bots! I saw your posts over on the GAF and was hoping you and they would show up here so I could give your awesome works the applause they deserve. Do you have any plans for either photographic instructions or making them in LEGO Digital Designer? I'm betting most everyone here would be interested in either option. On the other hand, if you wish to keep us in reverent awe of the mysteries of your creations, I can understand that.

Fairly certain the bracket sans wheels does not exist in LDD. I've run into a few other pieces that are assemblies of component parts.

Add a space before or after the word and it narrows it down pretty well.

Haha, whoops. I forget there are other modes.

Did you enter the 74784 number in the search box at the top of the brick palette?

I'm no train guru, but I think 74784 Bearing Element 3x6 will do the trick.

http://blog.flickr.net/en/2012/02/23/time-for-a-massage/ and http://twitter.com/#flickr for updates.

SHIFT+Right Mouse Button (HOLD) allows you to pan left/right and up/down.

BrickLink says you did it right. Inventory for the set Inventory for 2415c01

Place the 6539 Driving Ring. Snap a 6538 Cross Axle, Extension M/3 Ribs into the 6539. Place any length axle into the 6538. Remove the 6538. Place the 59443 Cross Axle, Extension, 2M onto the axle. It wont be attached, but it will be in the right position.

Luckily I just got the 9391 Mini Crane yesterday and it has a couple of the 32054 pins. I definitely can see the ridge in the middle of the long side, as well as feel it click back out to being uncompressed when a full width beam is fully positioned to either side. I tried it as well with 4 half width beams and that prevents the compression. So I guess my fix of 2 half beams in the fork was the right thing to do.