Building with Virtual LEGO: Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDraw, and Mecabricks

Virtually build any LEGO creation you can imaginewith any LEGO part ever made!

this fun guide shows how to create just about anything from virtual lego blocks using free software. learn how to install and customize lego digital designer, navigate the user interface, and get started on your own projects. ldrawtm and mecabricks are also clearly explained. Building with Virtual LEGO: Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDrawTM, and Mecabricks features DIY projects that illustrate each technique and software tool. You will see how to upload and share your creations onlineeven modify projects that others have built!

find out how to:
 Download, set up, and configure LEGO Digital Designer
 Navigate the LDD user interface, menus, and tools
 Identify the different Lego parts and explore brick palettes
 Quickly and easily start creating your own LEGO models
 Access the huge library of out-of-print LEGO bricks in LDrawTM, including those designed by hobbyists
 Get up and running on Mecabricks and launch creative projects online
 Write clear instructions and share them with other virtual LEGO enthusiasts
 Create custom bricks and participate in the LDrawTM parts design process