CAD for LEGO
What is it It is a "CAD" like set of programs used to create virtual LEGO like models on a computer LDraw is the foundation piece LDraw is a system of LEGO-style 3D modeling Created by James Jessiman Has over 1200 parts (3051 .DAT files) It is Freeware
System Programs Original LDraw package Parts Library (2005-1) MLCad v3.2 - most popular 3rd party editor L3P, L3PAO & POV-Ray - used to create 3D images called renders LSynth - used to create flexible elements LPub - used to automatically render building instruction steps MegaPOV - is a modified version of POV-Ray used to create renderings with edge lines
Why use it Document Models Create building instructions like LEGO Render 3-D photo realistic images Create Animation Enhance FLL presentations Have Fun
How to install it
Getting Started
LDraw Tools Installer
Where not to look
Step 1 of the download
Save the setup file
Start the setup
Install type
Installation Folder
Shortcut Folder
POV-Ray Installer
POV-Ray Installation Directory
Installed successfully
Start MLCad
MLCad Not Registered (.DAT files)
MLCad Interface
How to use it Tutorials on LDraw.org LEGO Software Power Tools Virtual LEGO