Questions tagged [cad]
2D & 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Does a LEGO physics sim exist?
I'm currently in the market for a LEGO CAD that supports physics simulation. For example,
Simulation of flexible parts
Gravity and weight
Bounce
Technic movement
I currently use BrickLink Studio, on ...
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How to pose figs in LeoCAD?
I’m new to LeoCAD. I find it’s easy to add regular minifigs or Technic figures to a model, but I can’t find a way to pose them. For instance I could build a car and add a driver, but the figure is ...
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Is it possible to convert .part to .dwg, and if so, how?
Is it possible to convert a Part Designer part (.part file) to a CAD file (.dwg, for example)?
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How to generate Duplo instructions?
I am aware of how to create a Lego model and generate instructions using LDD and Stud.io
However, I am having trouble figuring out how to do this for Duplo. How does one do this?
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@alex yes I ...
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Connectivity graph for a digital model
I'm looking for a way to take a digital representation of a model (e.g. an LDD or LDraw file) and extract from it a representation of the model that describes which pieces are actually connected to ...
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Identify this license plate holder piece
Please tell me the name of this piece. I've been looking for it for hours on LDD and have tried searching for it with many names.
I know that you use it for cars and it's a very common piece too.
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Submodel does not show properly in LPub3D
I am new to digital LEGO models and building instructions with LPub3D. In order to find my way around submodels I have created this very simple dummy ldraw model:
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How to include submodel into main model in LeoCAD?
In LeoCAD I can create multiple submodels. But how do I merge them or integrate one into the other? The release notes suggest that this is possible, but I can't seem to find out or find resources ...
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Can you print a LEGO Powered Up connector with a 3D printer?
Has anyone ever printed a LEGO Powered Up connector with a 3D printer? Currently, I'm using a modified SATA adapter for some LED lights on my train.
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Importing 3ds file in ldraw (LeoCAD)
I designed a model in LDraw/LeoCAD and exported it as .3ds file. I thought that I can import .3ds file to edit it later. Now I want to edit the model but I don't see any option to import the .3ds file ...
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In what colours can I build my whole model?
Is there a tool which, given a list of parts, will tell me the common colours, i.e. the colours that all the parts are available in?
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How do I make instructions from my .ldr/.lxf files on OSX?
I'm on OSX and I've got a bunch of models made in Lego Digital Designer. They look awesome! Now I want to make instructions.
Q: how do I get from my .ldr files to images or PDF?
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Lego Digital Designer on OS X El Capitan?
Since the El Capitan 10.11.2 upgrade some options are gone in Lego Digital Designer. In the Preferences menu the "Outlines of bricks" and "Advanced shading" are options unselectable.
The annoying ...
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Custom Power Functions plug design
I'm considering the possibility of making my own Power Functions-compatible sockets for a project.
I'm designing a module board for a single-board-computer with motor drivers and would like to encase ...
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Where can I find 'Dolphin', the 3D model to LEGO software?
It was created at the École Polytechique Fédérale de Lausanne.
But it seems it is no longer available for to download. Does anybody knows what happened?
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Are there LEGO compatible CAD Files For Injection Mold Manufacturing?
I've designed some fun building brick sets that are compatible with LEGO but I know the market for them is smaller than what LEGO would be interested in. I've contacted some manufacturers at alibaba....
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CAD model of the LEGO monorails
I was wondering two things, Is it legal to share CAD models of LEGOs with other people as long as it is not for profit and Does anyone have A CAD model of the LEGO monorail track that was made in the ...
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Virtual LEGO / Technics / Mindstorms simulation environments
I know that there are quite a few LEGO CADs floating around, but are there any physically correct simulation environments for models built with LEGO / Technic / Mindstorms parts, that would, for ...
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Which resolution is necessary to print bricks with a 3D printer?
I would like to print LEGO compatible figures. Which resolution is required for the 3D print in order to firmly fix the figures on LEGO bricks?
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Explaination of LXFML file contents
I am interested in writing a game that interprets LXF files into worlds (to create a game such as Lego Universe). After finding out how to extract the LXFML file from the LXF archive, I need to know ...
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Is it unethical to distribute 3D models of Lego bricks?
So say that I use LeoCAD to export some brick models to Blender. Would it be unethical to modify the models in various ways (tris to quads tool, subsurfacing, textures, rigging, etc.) and then ...
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Is it possible to build Lego bricks with a makerbot replicator 3D print?
Is it possible for plates, tiles or small pieces ? Is it possible to use MLCAD with a Makerbot replicator?
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Is there a way to draw LEGO figures using Blender?
I have some basic experience in Blender. Is there any way to insert pre-drawn LEGO pieces into Blender?
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Do LDraw files describe models, bricks, or both?
Sorry if this is kind of a dumb question, but do LDraw files describe models (with translation and rotation values with references to bricks contained in other files), or do they describe the bricks ...
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Is 'plate between studs' SNOT supported by one of the LEGO building software?
Do any of the multiple LEGO building software supports 'plate between studs' SNOT assembly?
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How can I create synthetic imagery (rendering) of LEGO models?
I'd like to know how I can create computer imagery of my own models or existing models.
How can we do photographic quality or cartoon like images?
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