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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.  
 
Beginner  
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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.  
 
Beginner  
 
 

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.  
 
Beginner
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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.  
 
Beginner
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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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Advanced digital building with MLCad

 
  Everything you always wanted to know about Buffer-Exchange and MPD - Multipart Documents (but were afraid to ask). This tutorial will teach you advanced techniques 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 3.4.  
 
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Adding unofficial LDraw parts to MLCad New

 
  This tutorial will teach you how to add not yet certified LDraw parts to MLCad's parts library. It also covers other programs of the LDraw System of Tools and how they deal with unofficial parts. The tutorial is based on MLCad 3.4.  
 
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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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