Building with virtual LEGO : getting started with LEGO Digital Designer, Ldraw, and Mecabricks
Title:
Building with virtual LEGO : getting started with LEGO Digital Designer, Ldraw, and Mecabricks
Author:
Baichtal, John.
ISBN:
9781259861833
Publication Information:
New York : McGraw Hill Education, c2017.
Physical Description:
xvii, 183 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Building with virtual LEGO -- Gallery of cool LDD models -- Choosing between software options -- Installation and overview of LDD and LDraw -- Brick palettes -- Building with LEGO Digital Designer -- Building with LDraw -- Building with Mecabricks -- Building instructions -- Community.
Abstract:
"This fun guide shows how to create just about anything from virtual LEGO blocks using free software. Learn how to install and customize LEGO Digital Designer (LDD), navigate the user interface, and get started on your own projects. LDraw and Mecabricks are also clearly explained. Building with Virtual LEGO: Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDraw, and Mecabricks are also clearly explained. Building with Virtual LEGO: Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDraw, and Mecabricks features DIY projects that illustrate each technique and software tool. You will see how to upload and share your creations online--even modify projects that others have built!"-- Page 4 of cover.
Subject:
| LEGO toys. |
| LEGO toys -- Design and construction. |
| Computer simulation. |
| Models and modelmaking. |
| Robots -- Programming. |
Summary:
"This fun guide shows how to create just about anything from virtual LEGO blocks using free software. Learn how to install and customize LEGO Digital Designer (LDD), navigate the user interface, and get started on your own projects. LDraw and Mecabricks are also clearly explained. Building with Virtual LEGO: Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDraw, and Mecabricks are also clearly explained. Building with Virtual LEGO: Getting Started with LEGO Digital Designer, LDraw, and Mecabricks features DIY projects that illustrate each technique and software tool. You will see how to upload and share your creations online--even modify projects that others have built!"--