Installing the LDraw Parts Library and MLCad
MLCad, written by Michael Lachman, is a highly popular LDraw-based editor for Windows® and Linux®. Using the LDraw Parts Library of virtual bricks you can create stylish building instructions. This tutorial will teach you how to set up a simple LDraw system with MLCad and the library. |
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Digital building with MLCad
This tutorial will teach you the basics to build digital models in MLCad. Furthermore it will show you tips and tricks and help with troubleshooting problems you might encounter. The tutorial is based on MLCad 3.3. |
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German and Italian language add-on for MLCad
Download zipped add-ons to run MLCad in German or Italian and learn how to change the language interface. |
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MLCad.ini file for the minifig generator
The MLCad.ini file tells the minifig generator in MLCad as well as Bricksmith - the counterpart LDraw editor in the MAC world - which parts are available. Download the latest MLCad.ini file and your minifig generator will be in sync with LDraw's official parts updates. |
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How to easily rotate a group of parts in MLCad
This tutorial shows you an alternative, more visual approach to rotate a group of parts around a common self-defined rotation point, using a helper part created for the purpose. |
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Customizing the program by modifying the MLCad.ini file
The MLCad.ini governs the available parts in the minifig generator. In addition, the file defines the order of scanned folders during the launch of MLCad, which comes handy when dealing with unofficial LDraw parts and finally it rules the interaction with LSynth. Learn how to add your own parts to the minifig generator or unofficial parts to MLCad without messing up the official library and finally get a glance of the nuts'n'bolts when using LSynth. |
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How to use LSynth through MLCad's interface
Generating pneumatic hoses or rubber belts by running LSynth trough MLCad is a piece of cake, but only when observing some fundamental rules. This tutorial gives you an insight how this powerfull tool works, as well as the correct setup. |
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Graphical language template for developers
The graphical language template .pdf file is a graphical summary of all commands and dialogs which need being translated for making a localized language dll. The document is a side work of my italian translation. It is based on version 3.10 and its updated english terms. The original c++ template can be found at Michael Lachmann's website: http://mlcad.lm-software.com/
download: MLCadGLT.pdf (4.49 MB) |
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