I just came across this Blender LDraw importer on Github: https://github.com/TobyLobster/ImportLDraw

I didn't know that one existed, I only knew of another one that only supported ldr files (and hasn't been updated in a while). This one however, supports dat, ldr and mpd files and seems to be relatively active too. It also has two modes: realistic and 'instruction style', which is a nice plus too.

I'm by far not a Blender expert, but I very quickly tried it on a small mpd file and the realistic mode produces quite a nice image without any tinkering (I just imported the model and pressed render). It's by far not as realistic as those Blender renders from Mecabricks, but pretty nice nonetheless 


And just to make it extra clear: I'm not the author of this tool, just figured I'd share it here because I hadn't seen it here before (correct me if I'm wrong).

Hi, I'm an adult Lego fan, just downloaded Bricksmith aiming to start saving simple models for my kids.
I also downloaded the latest ldraw library (jan'18)
I bought set 21030 recently and would like to use only its parts. However, the part names in the instruction manual do not match those of the library.
For example, a standard 2x4 white plate has number 302001, 3020 in library. Or 1x4 studded white fence, 6047813 vs 15332 in library 
Am I doing something wrong? is it possible to match up parts?
Regards,

Felipe
Chile

To explain to new users and those who are curious, I wrote a Wiki article about BFC:
https://wiki.ldraw.org/wiki/BFC

As usual for a Wiki, anybody wanting to improve/extend that article, please go ahead!

Hi guys

I begin to creat this shield -->
https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-7354-pos...l#pid28341

Now I read here --->
http://www.ldraw.org/cgi-bin/ptdetail.cg...385pe0.dat

the disscussion about the barcode on the shield.
Now the question: Should I draw the shield now with or without the code?


Since I have created a template for the edge and the part in LDPC, because I want to draw more shields, it's not a problem either with or without code.

Regards
Johann

This tutorial describes how to use LD Part Editor to make a random shape sticker from a pattern drawn with LD Pattern Creator.

I have noticed that the ldraw parts models are missing the cavities under studs that you see on a regular brick or plate (see the attached image). Is there some way I can either redfine studs.dat or some other way I can easily get those onto all the pieces in the parts database?

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I have successful run on both Windows 7 x64 /host/ and Windows XP x86 /emulated/. But when comes to run under LDCad is fail.

Quote:error loading module 'iuplua53' from file 'G:\LDraw\Apps\LDCad\iuplua53.dll':
    Nie można odnaleźć określonej procedury.

Script main run failed.

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  Test-Clipboard-Result.jpg (Size: 11.17 KB / Downloads: 70)

Has anyone created either of these parts?

Cloth Minifigure Skirt #16816 and #99257


Having trouble finding in the library.
Trying to find a dat file for either of these to create a custom pattern for them using Ldraw Pattern Creator

I note that LDD has the Kilt version of this piece 99257pb01 in the folded form ready to use.
Does LCad allow the use of folded versions of these as I can only find flat versions of the cloth caps so far.

Thanks in advance
Adam

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I just uploaded a new build of the old commandline tool inliner to my webspace.

I hope all the bad experiences in the past are now gone .

You can download it from ldraw.heidemann.org

Please leave your comments for other users and me here.

have fun
cu
mikeheide

Hi

this is nothing big. I just wanted to share a video of my first LDcad model. Since my first contact with LDraw.org I have the idea to design and hopefully later build a large spaceship. This door mechanism shall be integrated into it. A big thankyou to Roland for his great work. It is really fun to design things, to animate them and to render them. I just miss the space navigator integration  

Regards
Joscha