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Some of these utilities are command line programs that may require familiarity with the [http://developer.apple.com/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/OSX_Technology_Overview/CommandLine/chapter_8_section_1.html Terminal] to employ. | Some of these utilities are command line programs that may require familiarity with the [http://developer.apple.com/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/OSX_Technology_Overview/CommandLine/chapter_8_section_1.html Terminal] to employ. | ||
* [http://lego.bldesign.org/LSculpt/ '''LSculpt''']: Generate "studs-out" LDraw surfaces from arbitrary 3D models. | |||
* [http://bricksmith.sourceforge.net/LSynth.html '''LSynth'''] and [http://anoved.net/2007/04/lsynth-service.html '''LSynth Service''']: Synthesize flexible elements like hoses and chains. [http://www.users.qwest.net/~kclague/lsynth/] | * [http://bricksmith.sourceforge.net/LSynth.html '''LSynth'''] and [http://anoved.net/2007/04/lsynth-service.html '''LSynth Service''']: Synthesize flexible elements like hoses and chains. [http://www.users.qwest.net/~kclague/lsynth/] | ||
* [http://www.hassings.dk/l3/l3p.html '''L3P'''] and [http://www.magnusviri.com/lego/downloads/l3p.html '''L3P Launcher''']: Convert LDraw files to [http://www.povray.org/ POV-Ray] format for high-quality rendering. [http://www.el-lutzo.de/lego/lgeo.html LGEO] parts can be substituted. [http://www.hassings.dk/l3/lgeofix.html] | * [http://www.hassings.dk/l3/l3p.html '''L3P'''] and [http://www.magnusviri.com/lego/downloads/l3p.html '''L3P Launcher''']: Convert LDraw files to [http://www.povray.org/ POV-Ray] format for high-quality rendering. [http://www.el-lutzo.de/lego/lgeo.html LGEO] parts can be substituted. [http://www.hassings.dk/l3/lgeofix.html] | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 2 November 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.
- LSculpt: Generate "studs-out" LDraw surfaces from arbitrary 3D models.
- 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]
- PreL3P: Convert newer color codes to a format understood by L3P.
- 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.