D   a   t   2   D   X   F
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converter     version 1.0

You will need

Windows 3.1
Windows 95 or
Windows NT

How to install dat2dxf converter

1- Copy all the files to a directory (like c:\dat2dxf)
2- Create an icon or shortcut to dat2dxf.exe

How to use

1- Copy or move all the ldraw library files
   (the .dat files at the p and parts directory)
   to a directory like c:\dat2dxf\lib, this will be the
   ldraw library directory.
   Select this directory with the directory button.

2- Select the input and output files with the select buttons or
   type the full path, including extensions (.DAT and .DXF)
   of the files.

3- Push [convert] button.

Options

1- If some faces got converted to "bowties", choose
   eliminate "bowties" option.
   This will slow down processing, but must correct the
   errors.
   If it still don't work try checking method 2.

2- If you are converting a model, it is good to choose
   the option line number as layer.
   That way each line in the original file will be at
   a different layer, and you will be able to isolate
   the pieces.

3- Also you can choose the option step as layer,
   if you are willing to draw building instructions.

4- You can convert the models with the original Ldraw
   units, or the program can convert it to milimeters
   or inches.

5- You can convert only the faces, or you can convert the
   lines checking the option "Convert Lines". The faces are
    allways converted.

6- During the conversion the edges of the faces can also be
   made invisible.

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any comments or suggestions
write me at paulocjunior@hotmail.com
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Paulo Caparica Junior
20 january 1998
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