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* [http://anoved.net/files/img2sticker-install.zip '''img2sticker''']: Convert images to optimized LDraw stickers. [http://news.lugnet.com/cad/?n=13017] | * [http://anoved.net/files/img2sticker-install.zip '''img2sticker''']: Convert images to optimized LDraw stickers. [http://news.lugnet.com/cad/?n=13017] | ||
* [http://anoved.net/2007/07/ldlink.html '''LDLink''']: Reversibly merge separate part libraries. | * [http://anoved.net/2007/07/ldlink.html '''LDLink''']: Reversibly merge separate part libraries. | ||
* [http://anoved.net/2007/ | * [http://anoved.net/2007/10/ldmerge.html '''LDMerge''']: Improved successor to LDLink. | ||
* [http://www.levork.org/l2rib.html '''l2rib''']: Convert LDraw models to RenderMan format. | * [http://www.levork.org/l2rib.html '''l2rib''']: Convert LDraw models to RenderMan format. | ||
Revision as of 14:49, 3 October 2007
This is an inventory of Macintosh compatible LDraw software. Everyone is encouraged to contribute updates, clarifications, and corrections to this page. The objective is to compile and maintain a definitive list of the tools Mac users have at their disposal to work with the LDraw system.
Editors
These programs can be used to create LDraw models.
- Bricksmith: Arguably the premier Macintosh LDraw editor. Features a minifig editor, a flexible part browser, and more.
- ldglite: Keyboard oriented editor with numerous options; most faithful to the original LDraw and LEdit experience.
- Mac Brick CAD: Multiple iterations of this editor are available. [1]
- BrickDraw3D: Features drag-and-drop part insertion and movement.
- LEGO Digital Designer: Limited translation between LDraw and LDD format is possible.
Viewers
These programs are primarily intended to view existing LDraw models.
- LDView: Robust viewer with fly-through mode, automatic part downloading, and numerous rendering options.
- LCX: Experimental viewer with BFC tools and a rudimentary text-based editor.
Utilities
Some of these utilities are command line programs that may require familiarity with the Terminal to employ.
- LSynth and LSynth Service: Synthesize flexible elements like hoses and chains. [2]
- L3P and L3P Launcher: Convert LDraw files to POV-Ray format for high-quality rendering. LGEO parts can be substituted. [3]
- txt2dat: Generate textual LDraw stickers.
- Isecalc: Compute part intersections.
- Linetrim: Clip lines against surfaces.
- TextWrangler LDraw Kit and ldlocate: Improve TextWrangler's ability to edit LDraw files.
- LDraw-mode for Emacs: Adds functionality for working with LDraw files to the Emacs editor. [4]
- img2sticker: Convert images to optimized LDraw stickers. [5]
- LDLink: Reversibly merge separate part libraries.
- LDMerge: Improved successor to LDLink.
- l2rib: Convert LDraw models to RenderMan format.
Web
These online services are not strictly Macintosh oriented, but they are accessible to Mac users.
- Anton's LDraw Converter: Convert LDraw files to POV-Ray format; used for numerous impressive animations.
- Bitsticker: Convert images to LDraw stickers.
- txt2dat online: Generate textual LDraw stickers.
- Isecalc online: Compute part intersections.