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Need help with any of this? Check out [http://www.ldraw.org/article/7 LDraw.org's Help Section], or visit the [http://forums.ldraw.org LDraw.org Forums] and ask a large group of users for help. | Need help with any of this? Check out [http://www.ldraw.org/article/7 LDraw.org's Help Section], or visit the [http://forums.ldraw.org LDraw.org Forums] and ask a large group of users for help. | ||
Revision as of 00:48, 19 December 2011
Step 1: Download ans Install the LDraw Library
- Go to the LDraw.org Update page and download the latest complete.zip
- Unzip complete.zip in the directory of your choice
Step 2: Install LDCad
- Go to http://www.melkert.net/LDCad and download the Linux version of LDCad
- Unzip the package into the directory of your choice
- Run LDCad
- When asked for the location of the LDraw Library, use the directory you unzipped complete.zip into.
Step 3: Making Building Instructions
There are currently two ways to create LEGO building instructions on your computer. You can either write/edit the raw text LDraw files or you can use an interactive drawing program, where you can move pieces around on the screen. If you chose the former method, you should just use your usual text editor and skip this step. If you would like to try the latter method, you should use LDCad.
Step 4: Dive in
Learning how to use your new editor or understanding the LDraw file format may be a challenge, but with a little practice you will get the hang of it.
Help!
Need help with any of this? Check out LDraw.org's Help Section, or visit the LDraw.org Forums and ask a large group of users for help.