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Maille Code V1.0
Article © MAIL User: anon

Maille Code V1.0

Here is the first, proper non-beta release of the Maille code, it provides a short, hopefully easy
to read line of information about your mailling history. the code may be expanded in future
releases but I'll make every attempt to keep it backwardly compatible within major revisions.

Thanks to all those who have helped with Maille Code: Blaise, Chaos Seraphim, Cynake, Drax,
Gnomeofdoom, Kithplana and Purple Lake, If I've forgotten to mention you please pm me so I
can add your name and thank you properly!

anon.

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
[code type]=Maille Code
Tells people which form of the code is being used (I'm planing to do other
variations such as a Wire code and a Personal code to include other info)

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
V[version]=1.0
Shows which version of the code was used. In this case 1.0
1 for the major revision number and 0 for the minor revision number

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
T[number]=5.1 (13000ish)
Total ring Count gives a rough estimate as to the total number of rings you have woven.
The first number used is the number of digits in your ring count,
eg 876 is made up of three digits, so the first number used is 3.
The second number used is the first digit
eg the first digit of 876 is 8 so the second number is 8
so for 876 you would put T3.8

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
R[number]=4 (5000ish)
Ring Count gives a rough estimate as to the number of rings you have woven in your largest project.
The first number used is the number of digits in your ring count,
eg 876 is made up of three digits, so the first number used is 3.
The second number used is the first digit
eg the first digit of 876 is 8 so the second number is 8
so for 876 you would put R3.8

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
F[weave code]=j12.2 (Japanese 12 in 2)
Favorite weave indicates your preferred weave, using a Weave Code.
If your favorite weave is not listed please let me know and I'll consider adding it to the list.
eX.Y European X in Y (eg e4.1 = European 4 in 1)
jX.Y Japanese X in Y
fpX.Y Full Persian X in Y
hpX.Y Half Persian X in Y
ds Dragonscale
jpl Jens Pind Linkage
byz Byzantine

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
M[material code].[variation code(s)]=Fe.s (Stainless Steel)
Material indicates your preferred material using a Material Code and Variation Codes.
If your favorite material is not listed please let me know and I'll consider adding it to the list.
Material Code
Al=Aluminum, Ag=Silver, Au=Gold, Br=Brass, Bz=Bronze, Cu=Copper, Fe=Iron/Steel, In=Inconel,
Mg=Magnesium, Nb=Niobium, Ni=Nickel, Rb=Rubber, Ti=Titanium, **=Plastic
Variation Code
a=anodized, b=blackened, c=colored, e=etched, f=filled, g=galvanized, m=mild, e=enameled,
o=oxidized, p=plated, r=riveted, s=stainless, t=sterling, y=fine, @=split-ring, $=scales,
So for Blackened Stainless Steel Fe.bs

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
W[winding technique code]=gi
Winding techniques lists the ways you regularly wind your coils, (please list from most used to least)
If your winding technique is not listed please let me know and I'll consider adding it to the list.
s = I power wind using a safer system (wire feeder)
g = I power wind using a glove
h = I power wind using my bare hand
c = I hand wind using a crank setup
m = I hand wind using a hand mandrel
i = I hand wind using an improvised object
$ = I buy coils/rings so I don't need to wind

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
C[cutting technique code]=eps
Cutting techniques lists the ways you regularly cut your coils, (please list from most used to least)
If your cutting technique is not listed please let me know and I'll consider adding it to the list.
a = I use aviation snips
b = I use bolt cutters
c = I use side-cutters
d = I use diagonal cutters
e = I use end cutters
j = I use a jump-ringer or similar device
p = I use a powered system unlike a jump-ringer
s = I use the score and twist method
w = I use a jewelers saw or similar
$ = I buy pre-cut rings.

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
G[largest gauge used]/[smallest gauge used]=1.5/0.5
Gauge lists the thickest and thinnest wires you have used in mm.
You can use http://www.mailleartisans.org/articles/articledisplay.cgi?key=3373
if you need to convert to mm

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
I[largest id used]/[smallest id used]=10.8/1.2
Id lists the largest and smallest ID you have used in mm.
You can use http://www.mailleartisans.org/articles/articledisplay.cgi?key=3373
if you need to convert to mm

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
P[preference code]=j
Indicates your favorite form of maille
a=Armor
c=Clothing
d=Decorative works
j=Jewelry
n=no preference
s=Sculpture
w=Weaponry

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
D[done code(s)]=cj
Types of maille projects you have completed.
a=Armor
c=Clothing
d=Decorative works
j=Jewelry
s=Sculpture
w=Weaponry

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
S[yy]=07
Started mailling in year (use 2 digits)

Maille Code V1.0 T5.1 R4.5 Fj12.2 MFe.s Wgi Ceps G1.5/0.5 I10.8/1.2 Pj Dcj S07 CCc
optional (CC[contribution code])
Bonus Code segment for those who have contributed, use the most relevant code for your
level of contribution.
c=Created the maille code
i=Submitted ideas for the maille code
m=Multiple complete sections of maille code submited and used
p=Posted in the maille code thread
s=Submitted a complete section of maille code
u=One complete section of maille code submited and used

Please update your sigs and point them to this article.

Thread for discussing the code.

Thanks
Original URL: http://www.mailleartisans.org/articles/articledisplay.php?key=443