Basic Tutorial - LeoCAD
Basic Tutorial. This tutorial is designed as a quick start guide to give you an overview of the most commonly used LeoCAD features without going too deep on any particular topic. Throughout these exercises, you will create aracecar and driver and learn to: Browse the parts library and add new pieces to a model. Move and rotate pieces.
Getting Started - LeoCAD
Getting Started. If you have not installed LeoCAD yet, visit the Download Page for information on how to get the latest version of LeoCAD installed on your computer. Once you are ready to start creating models, take a look at the basic tutorial for a quick guide on …
Parts Library - LeoCAD
Parts Library. LeoCAD is completely compatible with LDraw's parts library. In fact, the library included in the installer packages is just a ZIP archive of LDraw's library without any changes.
Version History - LeoCAD
Version History. Version 23.03 (19/3/2023) Added new timeline menu option to move selection to a new step. Place new pieces relative to the side of the piece under the mouse. Scan submodels when dragging a new piece into the model. Added support for trackpad pan gesture.
Compiling Guide - LeoCAD
The easiest way to compile on any platform is to open “leocad.pro” in Qt Creator and build it from there. Linux. If you are not using Qt Creator, or if you prefer to compile from the command line, you can generate a makefile by using “qmake”, then build and install the application with the following commands:
Pivot Points | LeoCAD
LeoCAD has multiple ways of changing the center of rotation of any part in a model, so that you can more easily position them. Using a Helper Part. Suppose that you are trying to build a flag like this one but decides that you want it at another angle instead.
Texture Mapping - LeoCAD
LeoCAD supports texture-mapped primitives through the LDraw TEXMAP extension. Example One of the uses for texture mapping could be to use photos or images as reference images for your model while building it.
License - LeoCAD
LeoCAD is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2. The Parts Library used by LeoCAD is a copy of LDraw's Library, which is distributed under the LDraw License Agreement and based on the Creative Commons 2 License.
LeoCAD - Virtual LEGO CAD Software
LeoCAD is fully compatible with the LDraw Standard and related tools, and it reads and writes LDR and MPD files so that you can share and download models from the Internet. It also uses the LDraw parts library, which has over 10,000 different parts and continues to receive updates.
Downloads - LeoCAD
LeoCAD is very easy to install, and it is available for all major operating systems. In the sections below, you will find detailed instructions on how to download and install the application for each operating system.