https://forums.ldraw.org/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:20:30 +0000 MyBB https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29394.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:19:08 +0000 SNIPE]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29394.html
I have for a few years been wanting to upscale set 42145 so that it looks right with the lego dune ornithopter blades
But whenever I try by just reading the instruction manual, I either upscale only one or 2 axis and not 3, or I upscale all 3 axis but it looks weird (the wheels were way to far apart) 

So, I thought it might be a good idea to have a reference model that is blown up in LDCAD

Therefore I am wondering if this is possible, or would up-scaling a part also shift its position,and then the whole model will look like a salad.

Here is the model

  42145.ldr (Size: 260.89 KB / Downloads: 7) ]]>
I have for a few years been wanting to upscale set 42145 so that it looks right with the lego dune ornithopter blades
But whenever I try by just reading the instruction manual, I either upscale only one or 2 axis and not 3, or I upscale all 3 axis but it looks weird (the wheels were way to far apart) 

So, I thought it might be a good idea to have a reference model that is blown up in LDCAD

Therefore I am wondering if this is possible, or would up-scaling a part also shift its position,and then the whole model will look like a salad.

Here is the model

  42145.ldr (Size: 260.89 KB / Downloads: 7) ]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29369.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:10:28 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-29369.html
What I'd like is someone with experience in setting up a public Discord server and is willing to take on day to day admin duties. We're a small community compared to most so I don't expect this to be too much work. 

If you're interested, please respond and I'll add you to the admin team forum so we can discuss further.]]>
What I'd like is someone with experience in setting up a public Discord server and is willing to take on day to day admin duties. We're a small community compared to most so I don't expect this to be too much work. 

If you're interested, please respond and I'll add you to the admin team forum so we can discuss further.]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-28665.html Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:22:32 +0000 Puk Jennekens]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-28665.html
I'm currently working on a new project and I'm quite new to all of this LEGO data. I was wondering if there is some way to download the LDraw's database of files and export them to .png's of .jpeg's. The thing here is, I would like to be able to link all parts to my rebrickable data.

Does anyone have any experience in this process?]]>
I'm currently working on a new project and I'm quite new to all of this LEGO data. I was wondering if there is some way to download the LDraw's database of files and export them to .png's of .jpeg's. The thing here is, I would like to be able to link all parts to my rebrickable data.

Does anyone have any experience in this process?]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-28262.html Tue, 14 May 2024 23:40:51 +0000 Franklin W. Cain]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-28262.html
In my opinion, the LDraw color 71 is just a bit too dark for this specific shade of grey. However, when I try using color 151 for this shade of grey, the result looks too close to white, especially for the TIE fighters (since the grey is contrasted with black). 

Per the official color specifications for LDraw, color 71 is #969696, and color 151 is #C8C8C8. Therefore, the custom shade of grey I think I should be using would be #AFAFAF. (Since both of the afore-mentioned "official" shades of grey use the same Edge Color, I do not need to create a new such shade.) 

Now that I have the RGB hexadecimal value to use for the desired shade of grey, how do I use this info in my LDraw models, please? 

Thanks! 
Franklin]]>
In my opinion, the LDraw color 71 is just a bit too dark for this specific shade of grey. However, when I try using color 151 for this shade of grey, the result looks too close to white, especially for the TIE fighters (since the grey is contrasted with black). 

Per the official color specifications for LDraw, color 71 is #969696, and color 151 is #C8C8C8. Therefore, the custom shade of grey I think I should be using would be #AFAFAF. (Since both of the afore-mentioned "official" shades of grey use the same Edge Color, I do not need to create a new such shade.) 

Now that I have the RGB hexadecimal value to use for the desired shade of grey, how do I use this info in my LDraw models, please? 

Thanks! 
Franklin]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-28024.html Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:01:11 +0000 Pellegrom]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-28024.html
C:\Users\Public\Documents\LDraw\Parts directory
and  
C:\Users\Public\Documents\LDraw\Unofficial directory

I cann see/use the parts in MLCad but not in LPub3D. In LPub3D the parts shows as a brick 1x1 without a stud on top. It does not show in the PLI at the building step.

Wo cann help me? Thanks for your support!

  Sample 2310.png (Size: 125.44 KB / Downloads: 2)

  Sample 3386.png (Size: 133.74 KB / Downloads: 2) ]]>
C:\Users\Public\Documents\LDraw\Parts directory
and  
C:\Users\Public\Documents\LDraw\Unofficial directory

I cann see/use the parts in MLCad but not in LPub3D. In LPub3D the parts shows as a brick 1x1 without a stud on top. It does not show in the PLI at the building step.

Wo cann help me? Thanks for your support!

  Sample 2310.png (Size: 125.44 KB / Downloads: 2)

  Sample 3386.png (Size: 133.74 KB / Downloads: 2) ]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-27007.html Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:00:21 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-27007.html https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-26174.html Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:56:04 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-26174.html https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-25638.html Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:18:33 +0000 Martin Stockton]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-25638.html I am relatively new to LDCad and have come across something which is driving me crazy!!!!! It is with regard to the screen layout. when I first started using the program there is a blue, red and green colored graph in the bottom left of the screen and when you hover the mouse over it it gets larger and a box appears around it. But this graph was far enough away from the left hand edge of the screen so that the part selector box ran to the bottom. The graph on my screen has gone right into the bottom left hand corner of the screen which means the part selector box is in front of it I can reduce the size of the part selector box so the graph is visible but that means it is not big enough!
I have tried all ways to bring the graph out to its original position but can't get it to move. Can anyone tell me if and how it can be moved??]]> I am relatively new to LDCad and have come across something which is driving me crazy!!!!! It is with regard to the screen layout. when I first started using the program there is a blue, red and green colored graph in the bottom left of the screen and when you hover the mouse over it it gets larger and a box appears around it. But this graph was far enough away from the left hand edge of the screen so that the part selector box ran to the bottom. The graph on my screen has gone right into the bottom left hand corner of the screen which means the part selector box is in front of it I can reduce the size of the part selector box so the graph is visible but that means it is not big enough!
I have tried all ways to bring the graph out to its original position but can't get it to move. Can anyone tell me if and how it can be moved??]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24605.html Sat, 08 May 2021 04:45:22 +0000 N. W. Perry]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24605.html
How can I fix it? And if I can, would anyone be willing to try exporting it and send me back the resulting DAT file? The LPC project is attached…

  kobmand.lpc (Size: 93.7 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]>
How can I fix it? And if I can, would anyone be willing to try exporting it and send me back the resulting DAT file? The LPC project is attached…

  kobmand.lpc (Size: 93.7 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24562.html Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:07:36 +0000 Philippe Hurbain]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24562.html
Geogebra file: https://www.geogebra.org/calculator/jrbf4qav
Model in current state attached.

  42125 - Ferrari 488 GTE AF Corse.mpd (Size: 46.7 KB / Downloads: 10) ]]>
Geogebra file: https://www.geogebra.org/calculator/jrbf4qav
Model in current state attached.

  42125 - Ferrari 488 GTE AF Corse.mpd (Size: 46.7 KB / Downloads: 10) ]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24372.html Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:14:24 +0000 Calvin]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24372.html https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24348.html Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:40:55 +0000 Lando]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24348.html
This is my first post. I am just started with Mlcad and it is impressive how many parts has got the LDraw library.

Now I am trying to make virtual duplo models but I can not find some parts. I have done a lot of searches with differents words, numbers.... and I do not know if the parts are not available or I am doing something wrong (possibly is the right answer).

I would like to use 1x3x2 triangle and 1x3x2 round sign. I post two images because in brickset/rebrickable there are a lot of reference numbers for the same parts.





Thank you very much, and Merry Christmas!]]>
This is my first post. I am just started with Mlcad and it is impressive how many parts has got the LDraw library.

Now I am trying to make virtual duplo models but I can not find some parts. I have done a lot of searches with differents words, numbers.... and I do not know if the parts are not available or I am doing something wrong (possibly is the right answer).

I would like to use 1x3x2 triangle and 1x3x2 round sign. I post two images because in brickset/rebrickable there are a lot of reference numbers for the same parts.





Thank you very much, and Merry Christmas!]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24347.html Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:16:00 +0000 Padulano]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24347.html
this is my first post.
I've been using the various LEGO CADs (LDD, LDraw, Stud.Io) mainly to render parts for a videogame i'm making.

Now, I have two questions, I really appreciate any answer I can get, because I'm no newbie but all of this is getting really confusing and I'm just thinking I need some clarifications.

QUESTION #1 - PARTS MISSING
Ok, I find that LDD, Stud.Io and LDraw have a lot of parts, but when it comes on minifigures the three lack a lot, really a lot of parts that I have phisically. Now, don't get me wrong, I KNOW that there is a lot of work behind anything so that every part is a lot of work from people not paied for the job, so really I understand this. But I take also into account that I am doing something wrong EG. not working properly or not looking in the right place. 
So: is that true that minifigure weapons, headgear and armours (I am doing a fantasy game) are so few, or am I looking in the wrong direction?

QUESTION #2 - BLENDER
Ok, the game I'm making it's a 2d classical styled one, so I just need renders. But I really wish to move to 3d sooner or later. I found out that my framework fully supports Blender, so I'd need something that correctly takes stuff into Blender. Well, I found here a plugin... so I was excited I tried to create a minifigure in LDraw, the simplest one, but I didn't see it correctly into Blender. So something didn't work properly. So: did anyone try to render or better animate a minifigure into Blender? If yes, I'd really like to know which process they underwent because that would be a life saver in order to create a working model of a minifigure who walks, jumps and does stuff.

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas.]]>
this is my first post.
I've been using the various LEGO CADs (LDD, LDraw, Stud.Io) mainly to render parts for a videogame i'm making.

Now, I have two questions, I really appreciate any answer I can get, because I'm no newbie but all of this is getting really confusing and I'm just thinking I need some clarifications.

QUESTION #1 - PARTS MISSING
Ok, I find that LDD, Stud.Io and LDraw have a lot of parts, but when it comes on minifigures the three lack a lot, really a lot of parts that I have phisically. Now, don't get me wrong, I KNOW that there is a lot of work behind anything so that every part is a lot of work from people not paied for the job, so really I understand this. But I take also into account that I am doing something wrong EG. not working properly or not looking in the right place. 
So: is that true that minifigure weapons, headgear and armours (I am doing a fantasy game) are so few, or am I looking in the wrong direction?

QUESTION #2 - BLENDER
Ok, the game I'm making it's a 2d classical styled one, so I just need renders. But I really wish to move to 3d sooner or later. I found out that my framework fully supports Blender, so I'd need something that correctly takes stuff into Blender. Well, I found here a plugin... so I was excited I tried to create a minifigure in LDraw, the simplest one, but I didn't see it correctly into Blender. So something didn't work properly. So: did anyone try to render or better animate a minifigure into Blender? If yes, I'd really like to know which process they underwent because that would be a life saver in order to create a working model of a minifigure who walks, jumps and does stuff.

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas.]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24143.html Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:49:49 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24143.html Currently we have:
Red: Centralised LDraw Resources
Blue: LDraw Discussion Forum
Green: LDraw Parts Tracker
Yellow: LDraw Parts Requestor (Not in use)

I'd like three new ones:
LDraw Wiki
LDraw Documentation
LDraw Official Model Repository

Note the "tm" in the upper right corner. That is required. Colors are up for discussion. I'd like the final product to be as close to the original as possible. Any substantial redesigns will be entertained but they will also need to be discussed by the community at large. The final product needs to be fairly high resolution as I'm looking to do printed material (like new LUG banners) as well

Will also need new favicons and just the fade-in brick in the new colors.]]> Currently we have:
Red: Centralised LDraw Resources
Blue: LDraw Discussion Forum
Green: LDraw Parts Tracker
Yellow: LDraw Parts Requestor (Not in use)

I'd like three new ones:
LDraw Wiki
LDraw Documentation
LDraw Official Model Repository

Note the "tm" in the upper right corner. That is required. Colors are up for discussion. I'd like the final product to be as close to the original as possible. Any substantial redesigns will be entertained but they will also need to be discussed by the community at large. The final product needs to be fairly high resolution as I'm looking to do printed material (like new LUG banners) as well

Will also need new favicons and just the fade-in brick in the new colors.]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24097.html Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:21:47 +0000 Orion Pobursky]]> https://forums.ldraw.org/thread-24097.html
Here's the spec:
https://www.ldraw.org/spec/texmap.html - correct is: https://www.ldraw.org/texmap-spec.html]]>
Here's the spec:
https://www.ldraw.org/spec/texmap.html - correct is: https://www.ldraw.org/texmap-spec.html]]>