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[Wayne Stambaugh <stambaughw@xxxxxxxxx>]

On windows the 3D shapes downloader seems to work fine.  No one has
given any feedback on OSX that I am aware of.  You probable should
distribute the 3D models in the extras package just to make life a bit
easier for new users.  This way models will be available out of the box
rather than a download and possibly configure step.  I would prefer the
3D shapes downloader be used to keep 3D shapes up to date.

On 9/21/2015 12:41 PM, Adam Wolf wrote:
> I apologize.  Some of the details in my message are incorrect. I do not
> distribute the 3D models in the extras package.
> 
> I am still curious as to the "battle readiness" of the 3D shapes downloader.
> 
> Adam Wolf
> 
> On Mon, Sep 21, 2015 at 11:36 AM, Adam Wolf
> <adamwolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:adamwolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>>
> wrote:
> 
>     Hi folks,
> 
>     I am investigating some OS X bugs and packaging issues, trying to
>     get everything ready for the stable release.
> 
>     Is the 3D shapes downloader wizard ready for people to use?  I tend
>     to tune out when the 3D stuff is on the mailing list as I don't
>     really use it.
> 
>     Right now, I package the 3D shapes in an "extras" download, which
>     includes footprints too.  (There is a bug with the OS X path,
>     though, and that's where I ran into this...)
> 
>     If there is an easy and good way for users to download the 3D
>     shapes, should I continue to include it in the extras download for OS X?
> 
>     Adam Wolf
>     Cofounder and Engineer
>     W&L
> 
> 
> 
> 
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