SR 3D Builder - A new software for creating LEGO models with PC

[Blastem]

Thanks for this great update xSergio!

Se refiere a que si no eres usuario de pago sólo podrás simular un motor con un sólo pistón, no motores completos  :)

[xSergio74]

Hi everybody!

Here is another preview video of what you can expect from next release: Be patient... and talk about with your friends!

Sergio

[Parda]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f56YpLOJALk#

:guino:

[Hoexbroe]

I´ve downloaded and installed this program.
The installation went fine, but I cant use the program.
My problem is identical to one descrisbed already on the web-page; No brick shows in the work-space, -only an outline, and I am incapable of building anything.
My graphics card is the ATI Radeon Mobility HD 2400 XT.

[xSergio74]

I´ve downloaded and installed this program.
The installation went fine, but I cant use the program.
My problem is identical to one descrisbed already on the web-page; No brick shows in the work-space, -only an outline, and I am incapable of building anything.
My graphics card is the ATI Radeon Mobility HD 2400 XT.

Hi,
that is a known problem since I had a notebook with the same graphic adapter and with the same problem.
Updating graphic adapter driver using latest driver available on Notebook manufacture web site solved my problem but I'm not sure this works for everybody.
I can say that if you are using Windows XP, upgrading to Windows 7 usually solves the problem, but again I cannot grant for this.
Also ensure you've updated your DirectX drivers according to what specified on my application download web page.

It seems that the ATI Radeon Mobility HD 2X00 serie is a bit problematic for my program.

Sorry, but no further help available at the moment...
Please feedback

Sergio

[xSergio74]

Hi everybody,

a new version of my application has just been released. Available NOW from https://sr3dbuilder.altervista.org/
As always, a video is better than 1000 words so here is a link to a new presentation video (a bit long: over 6mins).
[size=150]Important:[/size] the video contains some brief instructions on how to use new application features so have a look at it.

Enjoy!!

Sergio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnsR-GBHzXA#

[xSergio74]

Hi again,
another application release with some important fixes and a small but quite useful new feature.
Available from https://sr3dbuilder.altervista.org/
No video this time.

Following the list of changes...

Fixed
- One more fix in Part Assembly management: loading a model with assemblies and adding a new one causes
  a fusion between the last present in the model and the new one
- Auto snap functions does not work at position (0,0,0)
- Adding and removing controls in animation console after loading a model already having controls can cause program and animation crash
- Displacement Caddy is now resizing better at least when adding new parts

Changed
- The quick search tabs for slopes and technic types have been deeply reorganized. Hope you like it...

Added
- Enhanced Hinge solver capabilities: selecting as first part a block with extend capabilities (like a Linear
  Actuator extendible part) allows part extension and avoid rotating second selected block. Please note that
  the extensible parts will extends with no limit, also outer of fixed part.

[xSergio74]

Hi everybody !!!

After more than 2 months of inactivity, here is my new release of the application. Hope it worth the awaiting!

A lot of new functionality added in model management this time. You will find them in Groups context menu and in File menu.
Read the following: You won't miss this !
Available as always from https://sr3dbuilder.altervista.org/

Please feedback for malfunctioning and hints, especially from registered users...

Sergio

0.7.1.5 - Changes to previous version (2012.06.12)

Fixed
- Instruction Miner should now work faster and with a lot of less bugs
- Showing/Hiding the "Model" group with no parts in it causes a crash
- Importing model causes no longer Pause Instructions lost
- Many group management bugs fixed
- AutoOrient option sometimes does not correctly aling grid

Changed
- Importing a model causes a NEW group with the model file name being created
- Some less used Selection Option are now grouped in a dropdown button
- Hierarchic hide/showing model is now faster (and safer)
- The Instruction Miner window is now resizeable

Added
- Save a group/subgroup to model file (registered version)
- Importing model with groups
- Analyze a single group/subgroup into Instruction Miner
- Clone a group/subgroup (registered version)
- Allow the Instruction Miner to show only parts above your curson allowing a better model analysis
  (registered version)
- Group Reference Brick to allow quick positioning/connection of a group/subgroup
- You can now move Groups and SubGroup across the Group tree
- Group tracking while hovering groups tree
- Added <CTRL-G> accelerator to show Group tree
- Select parts by shape
- Save your current selection to a new model (registered version)
- Exporting to .DAT functionality including definition for Flex parts.
  Notice: a very big file is generated, but you can open it from lDView to create the .pov file for POV-Ray
  rendering. The flexs have BAD behavior in lDView but will render fine in PovRay

A manual update will follows in next weeks. Just the time to write it !

[Sheepo]

Fixed
- Instruction Miner should now work faster and with a lot of less bugs
- Importing model causes no longer Pause Instructions lost

Thanks a lot!!!

I usually use the instruction miner, and sometimes it is completely desperating...

salu3

[xSergio74]

Thanks a lot!!!

I usually use the instruction miner, and sometimes it is completely desperating...

salu3

... anyway I still cannot grant it is bug free. I just want to say that a lot of work has been done in that direction, but also many functionality have been added!
be patient and, as told, notify me about error and malfunctioning.

Sergio

[Blastem]

Thanks Sergio for this new updating!

[xSergio74]

Hi again,

another new version has just been released. Available from https://sr3dbuilder.altervista.org/
Only a little but really interesting new function. Here is a brief as usual:

Fixed
- The Save function no longer ask for filename if model already have one
- Bounding boxes around current group remains even if you get back to your model

Added
- Extended support for Triple Ring controls in Animation console
- A new experimental way of parts displacement, a bit more like LDD one. Refer to english manul (updated
  but not up to date with application) for a brief on how it works. Not too bad in my opinion for a first try
  Please read English Manual https://staff.polito.it/sergio.reano/SR%203D%20Builder%20(EN).pdf for a bit more details
--> I really need feedback about the new UI <--

Changed
- Some manual updated abour groups usage and the new experimental UI
- Some small adjustements in many points

And here is a video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlpkntmxf7A#

[xSergio74]

Hi again,
another version has just been released and is available from https://sr3dbuilder.altervista.org/

No significant improvement this time, just some fixes, most around the UI.
Here is a list of changes.
Enjoy!

Sergio
________________________
Fixed
- Some issue in the standard user interface introduced with last version
- Some issues in the new experimental UI
- Selecting a brick connected to a hidden one can cause application crash or image corruption
- Some useless connections were added on some rounded parts
- Preferences about Seams and AntiAliasing quality were not saved

Changed
- Image quality should be a bit better with a little high contrast between lighted and shadowed zones
- Some changes in determining face lighting

Added
- U key shortcut to switch UI mode

[xSergio74]

Another updated version of the application is now available from https://sr3dbuilder.altervista.org/

Most significant new feature is STICKER support as shown in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KepDhEfPQFM#

Following is a list of what is changed.

Enjoy Building !!

Sergio

0.7.3.12 - Changes to previous version (2012.08.20)

Fixed
- Parts selection can cause application crash when using groups
- Problems aligning parts along a vertical axle
- Animation of Linear Actuators was a bit incorrect
- Animation of some kind of complex hinges was incorrect (not totally fixed but anyway better than before)
- Flex parts management should now work again !!
- When rotating the viewpoint with RMB can accidentally (but very annoying) add your selection to model
  when releasing button over yellow and blue center

Added
- Support for STICKERS!! ( for registered users ). Please notice that since stickers connections are added
  on-the-fly to model parts, this causes the following different behaviors in the UI:
    . The sticker follow mouse pointer over bricks it can connect with (and auto-orient according to part
      surface slope)
    . You can only use the keyboard to rotate a sticker and add it to the model (use <SPACE> or <ENTER>)
- Application now creates a backup of your model before saving it
- Latest lDraw official parts update (August 2012)

[pulipuli]

Thanks for keeping us up to date with every new release, Sergio.

Now... It's time to play and test it :guino:

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