1. CAD for LEGO

2. 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

3. 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

4. Why use it Document Models Create building instructions like LEGO
Render 3-D photo realistic images
Create Animation
Enhance FLL presentations
Have Fun

5. How to install it

6. Getting Started

7. LDraw Tools Installer

8. Where not to look

9. Step 1 of the download

10. Save the setup file

11. Start the setup

12. Install type

13. Installation Folder

14. Shortcut Folder

15. POV-Ray Installer

16. POV-Ray Installation Directory

17. Installed successfully

18. Start MLCad

19. MLCad Not Registered
(.DAT files)

20. MLCad Interface

21. How to use it Tutorials on LDraw.org LEGO Software Power Tools
Virtual LEGO