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* [http://www.philohome.com/isecalc/isecalc.htm#Linetrim '''Linetrim''']: Clip lines against surfaces. | * [http://www.philohome.com/isecalc/isecalc.htm#Linetrim '''Linetrim''']: Clip lines against surfaces. | ||
* [http://anoved.net/tw_ldraw_kit.html '''TextWrangler LDraw Kit'''] and [http://anoved.net/tw_ldraw_kit.html#ldlocate '''ldlocate''']: Improve TextWrangler's ability to edit LDraw files. | * [http://anoved.net/tw_ldraw_kit.html '''TextWrangler LDraw Kit'''] and [http://anoved.net/tw_ldraw_kit.html#ldlocate '''ldlocate''']: Improve TextWrangler's ability to edit LDraw files. | ||
* [http://folk.uio.no/fredrigl/technic/ldraw-mode/ '''LDraw-mode for Emacs''']: Adds functionality for working with LDraw files to the Emacs editor. [http://folk.uio.no/fredrigl/technic/ldraw-mode/install-linux.html] | |||
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Revision as of 13:53, 14 June 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.
- 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. [3]
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.